Survey Field Technician

About the Company

For over 117 years and across four generations of family ownership, Brooks Construction Company, Inc. has stood for Family, Integrity, Respect, Safety, Teamwork, and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with over 270 employees, Brooks Construction provides asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to deliver quality products to customers.

About the Role

The Survey Field Technician works closely with the survey, engineering, and operations teams to provide accurate and timely field surveying and construction layout support for asphalt, concrete, and dirt/pipe operations. This role is detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies, with the ability to develop skills necessary to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with performing layout for private, commercial, and government projects.
• Utilizes survey instruments and surveying software to perform calculations and complete layouts including grade staking.
• Collects, downloads, and manages survey data.
• Works with project superintendents and foremen to identify and resolve discrepancies in drawings, sites, staking, etc.
• Assists in providing company-wide surveying information to project teams and other departments as needed.
• Operates a company vehicle and maintains a valid driver's license.
• Stays current on surveying technology, equipment, and best practices.
• Exercises discretion regarding project confidentiality.
• Uses AutoCAD software and Trimble Business Center as needed.
• Assists others in the department as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Survey Technician Certification or willingness to work toward acquiring certification.
• Ability to operate GPS, Total Station, and other surveying equipment.
• Working knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and techniques, with a general understanding of engineering, planning, and land development.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and construction documents and identify discrepancies.
• Strong mathematical skills, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and accurately document survey data and prepare clear, concise field notes.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, customers, and project teams.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and respect for confidential information.
• Proven organization, dependability, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintains a valid driver's license with the ability and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: Up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Movement Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, crawling, and reaching above shoulder level; occasional sitting and keyboarding.
• Use of Hands: Frequent use of hands for handling equipment and materials.

Working Environment

• Primarily field work with occasional office tasks (90/10), emphasizing survey-related field activities.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, dust, wet surfaces, uneven terrain, and standing on concrete.
• Works long hours and potentially 6 days a week, with occasional nights as needed.
• Travels up to a 90-mile radius from the main office.
• Interaction with internal departments (e.g., Safety, Foremen, Superintendents, Project Management).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
  • Competitive pay.
  • Opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Health Insurance – 100% of the premium paid for you, your spouse, and eligible children.
  • Prescription Drug Plans, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Health Savings Accounts – Company contributions on your behalf.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Telehealth Services.
• Retirement & Financial Security
  • 401K Plan – Company contributions.
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Career Development
  • Access to training programs and advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.