Land Surveying Technician

About the role

Assist the Crew Chief in operating a field survey crew, ensuring the quality and accuracy of survey work while meeting all regulatory requirements. This position requires maintaining and protecting surveying equipment and vehicles, accurately collecting field data, and locating features efficiently. Some overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Chief in operating a field survey crew.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of survey work, meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and protect surveying equipment and vehicles.
• Accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.
• Operate equipment in varied terrains and weather conditions year-round.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all safety regulations.

Skills

• Surveying and topography skills.
• Proficiency with land surveying equipment such as total stations and GPS.
• Reliability and a strong interest in a career within land surveying or geomatics.
• Proficiency in Survey CAD, ALTA, PLS, land development, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• One to two years of progressive experience in land survey field operations.
• Self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Problem-solving skills and motivation to learn and develop your career path.
• Good technical skills.
• Process-oriented behavioral traits such as being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, methodical, consistent, detail-oriented, precise, and structured.
• EFB data collection experience preferred.
• Sound functional and technical skills in the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared background check, and negative drug test result.

Work Environment

The position requires extensive walking outside year-round through various terrains and in extreme weather conditions, both hot and cold. Employees work in a collaborative and supportive team environment, with opportunities to see the direct impact of their work on the communities served.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOPs).
• Growth opportunities and training through mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Gastonia, NC.