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 Party Chiefs to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Pittsburgh. This position is similar to a utility locator. U.S. Residency Required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Supervise & lead a team of SUE technicians
Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field SUE staff
Conduct field investigations
Operate equipment to locate & mark subsurface utilities
Label topographic features from field codes
Perform calculations
Complete daily reports and field note sketches
Instruct and train SUE staff in methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
Participate in project meetings with Project Managers, Engineers, sub-consultants, and utility representatives.
Operate vacuum excavation truck to expose underground utilities
Interpret roadway and utility plans, and utility record drawings
Travel required
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required SkillsRequired Experience
10+ years' experience performing utility designation
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
Experience using Ground Penetrating Radar 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.
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