Field Technician, Geospatial
About The Position
CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Geospatial Field Technician for its Austin, San Antonio, and San Marcos offices. The Field Technician supports successful field operations and project completion by assisting with survey data collection and construction staking under the direction of a Geospatial Party Chief. The role includes operating equipment safely, maintaining vehicles and supplies, following safety and quality procedures, and coordinating with project staff. Employees may cross-train in other field services, including telecommunications, geospatial, and subsurface utility engineering. Work is divided between outdoor and indoor settings, with approximately 80% of duties outdoors and 20% in office or warehouse spaces. The work may involve construction sites and traffic work zones, uneven terrain, confined spaces, extreme weather, noise, allergens, and wildlife hazards. Local, regional, interstate, and out-of-state travel is required, sometimes with overnight stays. The position is full-time, generally 40 hours per week, with hours that may fluctuate according to department needs and may include overtime. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, although project workload may affect field staff schedules.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least 3 years of field experience.
- Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
- Ability to use industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to safely operate required equipment and travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays.
- Ability to work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.
- Ability to remain alert and responsive while working in lane-closure zones adjacent to high-traffic and dynamic areas.
- Ability to lift, carry, and balance equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk long distances of 3 or more miles and climb on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to use PPE, pneumatic tools, hand tools, and power tools.
- Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine assignments with limited supervision and develop technical knowledge and field capabilities.
- Coordinate with project staff as directed and safely operate required equipment.
- Travel locally and out of state, including overnight travel; operate vehicles, including large vehicles with or without trailers, as needed.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance and inspections to support safe and efficient use.
- Cross-train as needed to perform other field services, including telecommunications, geospatial, and SUE.
- Comply with safety procedures, including SDS, EAP, PSP, and JSA requirements; identify and evaluate workplace hazards and properly select and use PPE.
- Follow QA/QC processes under supervision and understand Traffic Control Plans and applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
- Assist the Geospatial Party Chief with survey data collection and staking construction points based on job-site elevations.
- Perform construction staking tasks, including hammering iron rods, wood lathes, and hubs.
- Assist with boundary and topographical surveying under a Party Chief’s supervision, including clearing brush and digging holes.
- Position a prism pole over desired points and set up backsights.
- Perform general warehouse maintenance and vehicle inspections, including checking oil and tire pressure.
- Maintain daily inventory and restock project supplies as needed.
- Open manholes in accordance with safety procedures and work around utilities in and around hand holes, hole boxes, and vaults.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-funded and voluntary life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education programs
- Paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees: eight weeks for maternity cases and two weeks for paternity or adoption cases
- Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1
- New-hire onboarding and integration program
- Professional and personal development through in-house training and collaborative resources
- Community engagement through CobbFendley Cares
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
