Survey Technician

About the role

At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Responsibilities

• Reports for work at 6:50 AM each workday.
• Performs rod technician position duties.
• Learns how to use field instruments and maintains instruments in good working order.
• Operates all field instruments including levels, Theodolites, and GPS equipment.
• Operates a calculator for various survey applications.
• Performs checking procedures for field information—peg-check a level, circle closure, and double angles, etc.
• Performs Basic First Aid when required.
• Comprehends and follows the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) safety manual.
• Runs all data collection equipment.
• Monitors project-related, on-site issues and provides input for production improvement.
• Participates in continuing education classes identified as important to improve skills or to keep current on survey issues.
• Assists in training rod technicians to accurately measure with a steel tape, level rod, and prism pole and set up a tripod.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years related survey experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent driving record and valid Florida driver’s license. Must be age 21 to drive a company vehicle.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• May be exposed to severe weather conditions including heavy rain, hot and humid conditions, sun exposure, uneven terrain, swampy or wet areas, and may be exposed to wild animals, alligators, snakes, bees, and other insects.
• Sponsorship not available now or in the future.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• All positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities.

Apex is a 2,000+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.