Survey Crew Technician

About the role

The Survey Crew Technician will perform all aspects of geodetic surveying including public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys, research, and analysis and processing of survey data. The selected candidate may be expected to install antenna mounts on designated structures along with GPS receivers and accompanying hardware, perform maintenance of the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS), visiting the CORS sites to assist in troubleshooting when problems arise. They will be expected to assist with system upgrades, assist crew members in digging holes, carrying concrete bags from truck to monument site, and/or hand mixing and pouring concrete setting disks to establish new monuments.

The Survey Crew Technician will also be responsible for wearing and maintaining required personal protective wear, maintaining and performing daily safety inspections of vehicles, recording findings in vehicle logs and/or safety reports. The selected candidate will assist with the monument recovery process including but not limited to performing the following duties: Drawing visibility diagrams, Taking photos of recovered monuments, Data entry into Windesc Program, Measuring new references for monument descriptions, Maintaining survey equipment and making necessary adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of geodetic surveying including public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys, research, and analysis and processing of survey data.
• Install antenna mounts on designated structures along with GPS receivers and accompanying hardware.
• Perform maintenance of the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
• Avoid system upgrades, assist crew members in digging holes, carrying concrete bags from truck to monument site, and/or hand mixing and pouring concrete setting disks to establish new monuments.
• Assist with the monument recovery process including drawing visibility diagrams, taking photos of recovered monuments, data entry into Windesc Program, measuring new references for monument descriptions, and maintaining survey equipment and making necessary adjustments.

Requirements

• Knowledge with geodetic and boundary surveys.
• Experience using Global Navigating Satellite System to perform geodetic and boundary surveys.
• Experience mixing and pouring concrete, digging holes, installing antenna mounts, and performing physical maintenance tasks as required.

Qualifications

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Knowledge with geodetic and boundary surveys.

Experience using Global Navigating Satellite System to perform geodetic and boundary surveys.

Experience mixing and pouring concrete, digging holes, installing antenna mounts, and performing physical maintenance tasks as required.

Benefits

This position will close at 11:59pm on 8/3/2026. All NCEM new hires are required to work in-office/on-site for the first 90 days of hire. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

Pay

Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $55,000.00
Salary Range NC09 $41,206.00 - $72,113.00

Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week)