Position Summary: JMT is currently looking for an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Virginia Beach, Virginia!
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- Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives
- Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field SUE crew
- Instructs and trains SUE crew members in utility mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
- Completes daily report cards and field note sketches
- Provides time estimates for specific tasks
- Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCAD
- Travel required
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
- Ability to lead project assignments
- Team Attitude / Mindset
- Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings
- Use of multiple types of utility designating equipment
- Good organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.
- Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/procedures
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50lbs as needed
- Able to work 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Minimum)
- Ability to travel required
Required Experience- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews
- Land Surveying experience a plus
Working ConditionsWork is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 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 10% 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.
Some travel required.Some night shift work required.BenefitsJMT 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
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