Survey Field Technician

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, inspect surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector to measure distances, elevations, angles, and other data in order to collect survey data.
• Processes data from manual or electronic field books.
• Performs basic field calculations of horizontal and vertical geometry roadways under supervision.
• Affixes calculations for construction stakeout for review.
• Affords assistance in researching existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents; and maintains field data records.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience.
• Ability to read and understand various types of documents and operate instruments in order to provide accurate information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and sufficient driving record.
• Ability to work varying schedules.
• Ability to travel at times and overnight.

Daily Work Environment

• Working out of doors in rough terrain.
• Walking, sitting, and standing while operating various equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Carrying, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing to various elevations.
• Requires visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/numeric symbols and perform computation and design.