Survey Field Technician

Trilon Group•Jackson, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Survey Field Technician for our Jackson, MS office. The Survey Field Technician will work under the direction of the Party Chief, operating and maintaining survey equipment, collecting and downloading survey data, ensuring safety standards are maintained, and assisting the Party Chief as directed.

Requirements

Proficiency with total station, robotic total station, RTK base rove GPS, VRS GPS, and levels.
Must have an insurable driving record.
Ability to perform moderately strenuous tasks, including lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain.
Ability to work locally or out of town for extended periods.
Maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times.
Ability to carry out instructions and tasks assigned by the Party Chief.

Nice To Haves

Prior survey experience and/or specialized vocational training in survey technology preferred, but not required.
Preference given to experience with Trimble equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist Party Chief: Support the Party Chief in daily survey operations.
Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain survey equipment under the guidance of the Party Chief.
Safety Compliance: Know, understand, and demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment, and maintain safety standards.
Equipment Maintenance: Keep equipment charged, clean, and in good working order.
Punctuality and Reliability: Must be punctual and reliable in carrying out assigned duties.
Field Work: Cut and clear brush along survey lines, drive rebar, stakes, hubs in the ground, and perform other field tasks as required.
Data Collection: Collect data of existing features for various survey operations such as Boundary, Topographic, ALTA, Route surveys, etc.
Survey Procedures: Have a working knowledge of proper survey procedures.
Other duties as assigned.