Survey Crew Technician

State of North Carolina•Asheville, NC

9d•$41,206 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Survey Crew Technician will perform all aspects of geodetic surveying including public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys, research, and analysis and processing of survey data. The selected candidate may be expected to install antenna mounts on designated structures along with GPS receivers and accompanying hardware, perform maintenance of the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS), visiting the CORS sites to assist in troubleshooting when problems arise. They will be expected to assist with system upgrades, assist crew members in digging holes, carrying concrete bags from truck to monument site, and/or hand mixing and pouring concrete setting disks to establish new monuments. The Survey Crew Technician will also be responsible for wearing and maintaining required personal protective wear, maintaining and performing daily safety inspections of vehicles, recording findings in vehicle logs and/or safety reports. The selected candidate will assist with the monument recovery process including but not limited to performing the following duties: -Drawing visibility diagrams -Taking photos of recovered monuments -Data entry into Windesc Program -Measuring new references for monument descriptions -Maintaining survey equipment and making necessary adjustments

Requirements

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geodetic and boundary surveys
Experience using Global Navigating Satellite System to perform geodetic and boundary surveys
Experience mixing and pouring concrete, digging holes, and installing antenna mounts.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of geodetic surveying including public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys, research, and analysis and processing of survey data.
Install antenna mounts on designated structures along with GPS receivers and accompanying hardware.
Perform maintenance of the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS), visiting the CORS sites to assist in troubleshooting when problems arise.
Assist with system upgrades.
Assist crew members in digging holes, carrying concrete bags from truck to monument site, and/or hand mixing and pouring concrete setting disks to establish new monuments.
Wear and maintain required personal protective wear.
Maintain and perform daily safety inspections of vehicles, recording findings in vehicle logs and/or safety reports.
Assist with the monument recovery process including but not limited to performing the following duties: Drawing visibility diagrams, Taking photos of recovered monuments, Data entry into Windesc Program, Measuring new references for monument descriptions, Maintaining survey equipment and making necessary adjustments.