Survey Field Technician

CEC Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Field Technician provides technical support, working independently but under the direction of a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). This role involves researching previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, and physical evidence to gather data for surveys. The technician performs field survey activities in accordance with company, state, and industry standards, operating and understanding survey equipment. Responsibilities include recording survey results, verifying data accuracy, and coordinating findings with office personnel, engineering teams, and clients. The technician must adhere to company policies and procedures, maintain assigned equipment and vehicles, participate in team efforts, and comply with all safety policies.

Requirements

All experience levels considered.
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Department of Transportation (DOT) sensitive positions subject to annual and random drug testing.
English language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to clients or CEC employees.
Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Reasoning skills: ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficient personal computer skills.
Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Remote connectivity device with data plan necessary for multi-factor authentication, mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MicroStation, Trimble, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or GEOPAK preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support working independently but under direction of Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statues and the surveying industry.
Operates and has knowledge of survey equipment functions and capabilities.
Records the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
Verifies the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Coordinates data and results of the work with Survey office personnel, engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
Adheres to established company policies and follows all Survey procedures.
Maintains equipment and vehicle that is assigned.
Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures.