Surveying Instrument Operator

Position Summary

JMT is seeking a Survey Tech II to collect field surveying data and operate specific survey instruments for the field crew.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations and angles
• Performs boundary, topography, ATLA, right of way, and route, control, and construction surveys
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, including electronic data collectors, levels, electronic total station, GPS, and survey vehicles
• Records accurate and clear field notes
• Documents assignments
• Collections data using survey equipment
• Performs calculations

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry
• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors, and GPS

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the field 95% of the time
• Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed
• Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Work is performed within a general office environment 5% of the time
• Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking
• Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment
• Travel required when needed - anticipated 15% (or less) of the time

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Able to pass Background Check

Location

This position is located at 2154 N Center St, North Charleston, SC. View the Google Map in full screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Contact Information

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