Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 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.

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

• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Travel Expenses
• Paid Overtime (1.5 hourly rate)
• Affordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Excellent 401 K Retirement Plans
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee-Owned Stock

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening