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Join SMH Consultants as a Construction Observer!

SMH has an opportunity for a talented and skilled Construction Observer to join our team in the Dodge City, Kansas office. You’ll oversee and perform general construction and field observation on KDOT partied transportation rojects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.

What You'll Do:
You’ll be at the heart of construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance with project plans
• Construction and Field Observation: Oversee and perform construction observation on KDOT and other civil engineering projects, ensuring the work meets the required specifications and quality standards. Your role will involve reviewing and interpreting construction plans, tracking contractor progress, and documenting key project details such as weather conditions and completed quantities.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Conduct materials testing for soils, concrete, and asphalt to ensure compliance with project specifications. You’ll be responsible for measuring installed work items, performing necessary calculations, and ensuring that the construction aligns with design standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records and complete construction reports using Microsoft products and AASHTOWare. You will also address and report any design compliance issues with contractors to keep the project on track.

What We're Looking For:
We’re looking for a motivated individual that’s committed to providing high-quality work. The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and have a valid driver’s license.
• KDOT/Construction Knowledge: Candidate should be knowledgeable of KDOT testing procedures and ability to pass the required certification exams for a KDOT Certified Engineering Inspector. You should be able to interpret KDOT plans and specification to ensure projects align with required standards. Training provided.
• Technical Expertise and Skills: The ideal candidate will be able to quickly learn concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and testing procedures, with training provided. A strong willingness to embrace new technology and processes to improve work efficiency is essential. You should also possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with good technical writing abilities. Additionally, you must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while demonstrating leadership, initiative, and flexibility.
• Physical and Travel Considerations: This role requires the ability to work in varying weather conditions and be exposed to outdoor work hazards, such as heavy equipment, pollutants, toxic waste, electrical risks, and vibration. You must be prepared to work 10+ hour days with overnight travel and weekends if needed, and be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including KDOT FRA testing.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in the design or construction industry. High school diploma or equivalent required. We also provide training in KDOT testing procedures and other required knowledge.

Why Choose SMH?
• Competitive Pay: $20.00-$35.00 per hour based upon qualifications and experience. Your hard work is recognized with a salary that reflects your expertise and dedication.
• Flexible Work/Life Balance: Flexible schedules and generous time off so you can recharge and stay at your best.
• Health and Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance to keep you and your family safe and healthy.
• Retirement Planning: A 401K plan with a company match to help you prepare for the future.
• Professional Development: From tuition reimbursement to leadership training, we invest in your professional growth.
• Engaging Work Culture: We foster an environment where creative problem-solving, integrity, client-centered thinking, and a whole lot of fun come together.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we value your unique skills and perspectives, and are committed to providing a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated! Learn more at www.smhconsultants.com.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401K or other Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave

See yourself at SMH? Apply today! Please send a resume and 1-3 references to:
Courtney Swanson, Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator, cswanson@smhconsultants.com

or APPLY ONLINE at https://www.smcconsultants.com/careers

SMH Consultants, P.A. is an equal-opportunity employer. All employees are hired at will and subject to a 90-day primary evaluation period.

SMH Consultants

Join our land surveying team as a Survey Field Technician!

SMH Consultants is seeking a hard-working Survey Field Technician to work in our Manhattan, KS office. In this role, you’ll work directly with a Survey Crew Chief in order to complete all types of land and engineering design surveys.

What You’ll Do:
• Operate GPS equipment, robotic total stations, drones, pipeline locators, and automatic levels
• Load and unload survey equipment and supplies in preparation for daily work
• Assist the Chief in construction staking, engineering design surveys, utilities, boundary surveys, drone flights, KDHE well sites, and more

What We’re Looking For:
The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a visa sponsorship and have a valid driver’s license.
• Strength and Endurance: This position will be performed outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions. Such work may be conducted at landfills, construction sites, high traffic areas, streams and rivers, around fumes or airborne particles, and other toxic/high-risk conditions. The applicant may be required to perform moderately strenuous tasks, such as lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain, clearing vegetation, digging holes, and using hand tools to properly place stakes. The applicant must be able to work 10+ hour days and weekends if needed, and willing to work on out-of-town projects.
• Skills and Learning Ability: The applicant must possess or have the ability to quickly learn new concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions relating to practical situations. Training will be provided if needed. While not necessary, AutoCAD experience is desired.
• Communication and Teamwork: In addition to the required skills listed throughout this description, the applicant must effectively communicate orally and in writing. They must also maintain cooperative working relationships with SMH staff, other surveyors, general public, and working clients and partners.
• Certified Survey Technician (CST): A CST certification is not required, but preferred.

Why Choose SMH?
• Competitive Pay: $19-$26/hour. Your hard work is recognized with a salary that reflects your expertise and dedication.
• Flexible Work/Life Balance: Flexible schedules and generous time off so you can recharge and stay at your best.
• Health and Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance to keep you and your family safe and healthy.
• Retirement Planning: A 401k plan with a company match to help you prepare for the future.
• Professional Development: From tuition reimbursement to leadership training, we invest in your professional growth.
• Engaging Work Culture: We foster an environment where creative problem-solving, integrity, client-centered thinking, and a whole lot of fun come together.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401K or other Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave

Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we value your unique skills and perspectives, and are committed to providing a supportive environment where you contributions are recognized and appreciated. Learn more about us at www.smhconsultants.com.

See yourself at SMH? Apply today! Please send a resume and 1-3 references to:
Courtney Swanson, Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator cswanson@smhconsultants.com

or APPLY ONLINE at https://www.smhconsultants.com/careers

Uniti, in Denver, Co,

is recruiting for a Network Technician I/II. 

About the Role:
Uniti’s team of Network Technicians are vital team members who represent our field operations that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise, and carrier partners across the United States. Our team of Network Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. Through providing technical expertise and customer support, our Network Technicians create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships. 

What You’ll Do: 
Perform routine installation, maintenance, and repair activities for network systems including voice, data, network, transport, and video equipment
Complete post installation tests for call processing functionality and AMA testing
Coordinate central office/network equipment, card/SFP insertions, translations, fiber cross-connects and inside wiring activities
Perform OTDR tests and understand results
Fixed wireless installation and maintenance
Safely operate and maintain clean and organized company service vehicle
Work in both inside and outside environments
Provide stand-by and on-call coverage
Maintain central office and remotes including routine and preventative maintenance items
Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations
Report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager

Do You Have?
Ability to:
perform OTDR tests and understand results
understand CLR/DLR and engineering job packs
distinguish colors in use of color-coded cable
use equipment with maximum load capacity of 275 lbs. 
lift up to 50 lbs. and work aloft
successfully complete required safety training
work assigned schedules and extended hours including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours
respond to after hour callouts
complete battery and generator testing
Basic technology and math skills 
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Knowledge in the following areas:  
Cyan nodes
SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting
WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting
Fiber training
Previous central office (CO) training

Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment:  
Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM 
Juniper
Fujitsu
WideBank DCS 
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: 
Viavi Smart OTDR
Viavi 5800
Midtronics battery test set

Even Better:
Certifications or training directly related to the position
Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience

Minimum Requirements:
Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 4-6 years technical/telephony experience with 4+ years directly related to the job; or 6+ years of directly related telephony or network operations experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience required. This is a safety sensitive position.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Cafeteria Plan
• 401K or other Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave

The compensation range for this position is from $27.84/hr - $37.31/hr. 

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply online at https://careers.uniti.com

Uniti is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

SMH Consultants

Jumpstart your CAD Technician Career with SMH Consultants!

SMH invites you to join our dynamic team as CAD Technician in our Manhattan, KS office. With over 35 years of civil engineering and land surveying expertise, SMH is not just a company - we're a community of innovative problem solvers shaping the future of land development and infrastructure.

What You'll Do:
• Collaborate with engineering project managers to assist in developing engineering designs for streets, drainage, sanitary sewer, and water infrastructure projects
• Process survey data from the field to create detailed topographic surveys and draft layouts for infrastructure projects
• Provide detailed plats, right of way strip maps, and plot plans

What We're Looking For:
We're seeking motivated individuals who are eager to grow and make a difference. The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and have a valid driver’s license.
• Educational or professional experience with computer aided drafting and engineering designs
• Familiarity with Autodesk products – particularly Civil 3D
• Minimum 1 year experience

Why Choose SMH?
• Competitive Pay: Compensation will range from $27-$34 / hour and be determined based upon qualifications and experience. Your hard work is recognized with a salary that reflects your expertise and dedication.
• Flexible Work/Life Balance: Flexible schedules and generous time off so you can recharge and stay at your best.
• Health and Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance to keep you and your family safe and healthy.
• Retirement Planning: A 401K plan with a company match to help you prepare for the future.
• Professional Development: From tuition reimbursement to leadership training, we invest in your professional growth.
• Engaging Work Culture: We foster an environment where creative problem-solving, integrity, client-centered thinking, and a whole lot of fun come together.

See yourself at SMH? Apply today! Please send a resume and 1-3 references to:
Courtney Swanson, Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator
cswanson@smhconsultants.com

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we value your unique skills and perspectives, and are committed to providing a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated! Learn more at www.smhconsultants.com.

SMH Consultants, P.A. is an equal-opportunity employer. All employees are hired at will and subject to a 90-day primary evaluation period