Survey Field Technician 3

GAI Consultants • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Technician 2 to work with the Florida Transportation Market Sector within our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented environment that will support professional growth and development. General Characteristics Has advanced field operations skills; possesses computer skills, good visual and hearing skills, follows procedures; good organizational skills; working in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.); works with safety in mind, must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the week days and occasional weekend travel and/or work, able to do physically demanding work; ability to lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs. routinely; ability to walk for lengthy periods

Requirements

• Has advanced field operations skills
• possesses computer skills, good visual and hearing skills, follows procedures
• good organizational skills
• working in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.)
• works with safety in mind
• must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the week days and occasional weekend travel and/or work
• able to do physically demanding work
• ability to lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs. routinely
• ability to walk for lengthy periods
• 8+ Years of Experience
• H.S. Graduate
• Strong technical skills

Nice To Haves

• swimming skills (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Leads effective safety talks
• Able to plan the field activity to meet the needs of the client
• able to coordinate with office personnel on group assignments
• Able to conduct QMS on survey activity for group including horizontal and vertical measurement accuracy
• advanced understanding of coordinate geometry
• Must know survey nomenclature
• thorough understanding of how to download or transfer files from the data collector
• able to process data processor information
• able to operate total stations, data collector, etc.
• intermediate GPS/Survey skills
• solid understanding of equipment usage including calibration, and care of delicate and expensive equipment
• must be able to occasionally work at heights in certain environmental conditions, wade through water
• ride in a boat
• ability to safely use hand tools
• May lead project tasks
• Able to lead crews up to three other people or lead multiple crews
• ability to train junior staff
• Can work independently or lead crews when necessary
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• interacts well with other staff
• communicates effectively with clients, field representatives
• able to motivate others
• ability to function positively in a team environment
• able to keep teams working harmoniously

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees