Survey Field Assistant (No Survey Experience Required)

DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Survey Field Assistant supports daily surveying operations under the direct supervision of the Party Chief. The role handles preparatory tasks and assists with field surveying functions, including field staking and data collection. It is primarily field-based and offers a flexible workweek, with Fridays typically off; occasional Friday work may be required based on project deadlines or operational needs. The position involves preparing vehicles and equipment for daily survey tasks, reviewing and interpreting plans and drawings, performing fundamental survey work, operating and making basic field adjustments to surveying equipment, locating and identifying monuments, and maintaining organized equipment storage.

Requirements

Knowledge of general field surveying methods and the use of surveying equipment.
Proficiency with mid-level math.
High attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Good analytical skills.
0–1 years of experience.
Must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Prepare for daily survey tasks by loading vehicles with necessary supplies and ensuring all equipment is charged, calibrated, and operational.
Review and interpret plans and drawings, including site, boundary, highway, pipeline, and foundation plans; profiles; cross-sections; horizontal and vertical curves; and existing and finished contours.
Perform fundamental surveying work, including leveling, traversing, boundary, construction, topographic, and horizontal and vertical control surveys.
Operate and perform basic field adjustments on surveying equipment, including transits, manual and robotic total stations, data collectors, levels, compasses, tribrachs, tripods, and GPS units.
Analyze and interpret control and boundary monument records and data sheets, and locate and identify monuments in the field.
Maintain an organized equipment storage area to support efficient access and inventory control.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation.
Semi-annual company-wide profit-sharing bonus program tied to firm performance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, including company HSA contributions.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Paid time off starting at three weeks per year, plus paid holidays and floating holidays.
PTO exchange option.
Wellness and mental health resources, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid military leave.
Employee referral bonus program.
Employee-owned company culture with a shared-success mindset.
Flexible workweek, with Fridays typically off and occasional Friday work based on project deadlines or operational needs.