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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Subsurface Utility Engineering Field Technician I

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is currently looking for Entry Level Field Technicians to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Pittsburgh. This position is similar to a utility locator. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Learn

Underground Utility Mapping (SUE) - Digital Pipe & Cable instruments, Vacuum Excavation Trucks, Ground Penetrating Radar, etc.

Learn to interpret Roadway & Utility plans, Utility records.

Learn to be a Professional Mapper and Grow Your Career.

Pay range is $20-$25/hour. Salary range is based upon background and level of experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conduct field investigations

Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities

Label topographic features from field codes

Perform calculations

Mark underground utilities

Operate vacuum excavation truck in order to expose underground utilities

Interpret roadway and utility plans, and utility record drawings

Travel required

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

Valid Driver’s License with good driving record

Able to pass Security Background Checks

High school diploma or equivalent

Able to work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Minimum)

Travel required

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 75 lbs as needed.

Team Attitude / Mindset

Preferred Experience

0 to 4 years of related experience

Experience in the location of underground utilities preferred but not necessary

Experience using GPR is preferred but not necessary

Surveying experience preferred but not necessary

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 75 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.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

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…

Benefits | JMT (https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.