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Survey Rodman Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan United States, South Carolina, North Charleston Apr 28, 2026 Survey Rodman LinkedIn
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25782 • 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 #50 on Engineering s-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary:
JMT is currently seeking Surveying Technician I - Rodman for their N. Charleston, South Carolina Office. The successful candidate for this position will be an entry level position to hold survey rods, carry equipment, cut line, make sketches and assist the survey crew as needed. They will also assist the survey team by gathering and maintaining specified data for land surveying. Finally, they will complete simple routine tasks under close supervision. 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 Place and hold measuring tapes when electronic distance-measuring equipment is not used
Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that instrument operators use for sighting in-order-to measure angles, distances, and elevations
Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings
Run rods for benches and cross-section elevations
Search for property irons and survey points
Set out and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation
Maintain equipment and vehicles used by surveying crews
Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, and other heavy items, and stacking rods 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
Able to pass Background Check
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions
Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Required Experience High school diploma or equivalent 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. The successful candidate may be required to hike into remote areas or work in heavily congested and populated areas. 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
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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.