Survey Crew Member

ESP Associates, Inc. • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

ESP Associates is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join its team in Wilmington, North Carolina. The role operates conventional, robotic, and GPS survey equipment in the field, collects survey data, and completes daily field documentation. It offers an opportunity to develop a surveying career within a growing, multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning firm. The position involves some out-of-town travel, with meal per diem and lodging provided, and is subject to outdoor environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Experience with Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying functions, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Must be able to travel as needed.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

• Land surveying experience is preferred.
• Route surveying, SUE, and utility mapping experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigation programs, and Trimble Data Transfer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional, robotic, and GPS survey equipment, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS functions.
• Collect field data using Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
• Support route surveying, SUE, and utility mapping projects as needed.
• Download and submit daily field data files.
• Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs.
• Complete daily checklists, timesheets, and vehicle navigation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans, with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
• Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off of 4 hours each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
• Referral bonuses.
• Meal per diem and lodging for out-of-town travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed