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Surveying Instrument Operator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
Surveying Instrument Operator
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Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

North Charleston, SC
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ID: 25783
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Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is seeking a Survey Tech II to be responsible for collection of field surveying data, and operation of specific survey instruments for the field crew.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

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
  • Perform 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
  • Record accurate and clear field notes
  • Document assignments
  • Collect data using survey equipment
  • Perform calculations

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned


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

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

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.


Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

 

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