Survey Technician

SOCOTEC•Phoenixville, PA

About The Position

The Survey Technician position supports the Survey Department by performing fieldwork and operating survey equipment and can work outdoors as part of a field crew in varying conditions and locations. · Strong knowledge of surveying equipment. · Operate surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors, levels, etc.). · Interact and communicate effectively with fellow team members. · Perform basic computations. · Maintain, charge, and calibrate equipment. · Record field notes and sketches in the field books. · Clear brush and carry equipment and supplies during fieldwork. · Download data and perform limited CADD work. · Strong communication skills. · Can read and understand civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications. · Perform mathematics such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry used in field survey analyses. · Ability to understand, interpret, and teach policies, technical concepts, and designs. · Can work outdoors in varying weather conditions, terrain, and geographies. · Perform other related duties as assigned. · Ability to travel and stay out of town overnight if specific jobs require due to travel distances. · Willing to work long days, out of town, evenings/weekends when required.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of surveying equipment
Strong communication skills
Can work outdoors in varying weather conditions, terrain, and geographies
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience/Training: 1+ years of relevant experience, preferably in surveying sector, is preferred
MINIMUM ABILITY TO SAFELY USE AND OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT Equipment typically associated with this position within thirty (30) days
Required Licenses/ Certificates/ Registrations: Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Performing fieldwork
Operating survey equipment
Operating surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors, levels, etc.)
Interacting and communicating effectively with fellow team members
Performing basic computations
Maintaining, charging, and calibrating equipment
Recording field notes and sketches in the field books
Clearing brush and carry equipment and supplies during fieldwork
Downloading data and perform limited CADD work
Reading and understanding civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications
Performing mathematics such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry used in field survey analyses
Understanding, interpreting, and teaching policies, technical concepts, and designs
Performing other related duties as assigned
Traveling and staying out of town overnight if specific jobs require due to travel distances
Willing to work long days, out of town, evenings/weekends when required