Survey Field Technician
About The Position
The Survey Field Technician works under the direction of a Party Chief, LSIT and/or Licensed Land Surveyor and prepares and follows project requirements. This position works outside extensively and can be exposed to all types of weather and outdoor conditions. This position will support our survey & engineering teams. The Survey Field technician is responsible for following the accuracy of the survey party’s assignments, making accurate measurements, and solving survey problems that may arise. This position will be expected to work well remotely with all necessary equipment, maintain survey equipment in storage and on the truck for use at each jobsite, coordinate any survey equipment maintenance, and on occasion work in the field independently. Our survey team supports public, private commercial, and industrial development projects.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in field survey work utilizing various survey tools and equipment.
- Previous experience with Carlson Data Collection software, Robot Total Station/GPS, and Leica Survey Equipment a plus
- Previous experience with preparation of Subdivision Maps including Tract Maps, Parcel Maps and Records of Survey.
- Experience in setting up map sheets for map check including closures, title review and interpreting required easements and dedications.
- Previous experience in working with Party Chiefs and Survey Parties to analyze boundary establishment and processing field data.
- Experience in the preparation of ALTA Surveys and Topographic Surveys.
- Become familiar with CAD to support others in field survey crew utilizing CAD C3D 2020; analyze boundary establishment and process field data; analyzing field data and converting to a final product including plotting of utility data.
- Ability to walk & stand on a daily basis, for 8+ hours/day while visiting numerous job site locations.
- Ability to carry, lift, and move survey equipment around job sites; load survey equipment on and off trucks each day; equipment weighing from 5lbs – 50lbs.
- Ability to drive a vehicle to numerous job sites each workday
- Ability to work outdoors on a daily basis encounter various weather conditions and uneven terrain
- Ability to effectively & professionally communicate with all team members, clients, and contractors on job sites.
- Ability to recognize and hear approaching traffic; awareness of environmental & job site surroundings (traffic, construction equipment, etc.
- Position will require an annual physical & fitness for duty exam with hearing test.
Responsibilities
- Visit job sites to collect accurate survey measurements and field data.
- Follow instructions and exercise sound judgment with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Operate robotic total stations and other surveying equipment.
- Set stakes, place survey marks, and locate existing survey monuments.
- Enter field data into computer systems.
- Assist with grade sheets, topographic maps, ALTA surveys, records of survey, and corner staking.
- Research and interpret maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents.
- Maintain field records, project files, equipment, and system updates.
- Communicate effectively with survey and engineering teams.
- Safely work outdoors on varied terrain and in all weather conditions.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Flexible Work Schedule Options
- Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
- Dental Plans with little to no deductible
- Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
- Company paid Life Insurance
- ID Theft Protection & Monitoring
- Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
- Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
