Survey Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate GPS and conventional surveying instruments
• Perform and/or coordinate routine maintenance on company trucks, ATVs, UTVs and equipment
• Assist in production of topographic and boundary surveys
• Learn process of organizing field notes
• Learn to read construction plans to ensure accurate area to be surveyed
• Absorb manual labor tasks such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, tools, and equipment

Qualifications

• General survey knowledge related to field process, equipment, and techniques
• Familiarity with construction plans
• Effective communication skills
• Initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others
• Good math skills (ability to: add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Knowledge in MS Office and technical software
• Ability to pass safety and certification classes (including First Aid and CPR) and exhibit safety oriented mentality
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn survey software/CAD software and Trimble Business Center
• Ability to embrace new technologies and processes

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-year technical degree preferred

Experience

• 0-3 years surveying experience
• General understanding of technology and software required
• Survey experience preferred

Travel Expectations

• Overnight travel is required
• Survey Technician travels in company vehicle or personal vehicle to project site staying near project site during the work week with expenses paid
• Depending on base location of employee and/or project work, position travels up to 75% of the time

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Occasional maximum lift of 80 lbs. from floor to waist; occasional maximum carry of 40 lbs, 200 feet; frequent maximum carry of 20 lbs. up to 1 mile; occasional maximum vertical push force of 100 lbs.
• Work is primarily outside and will have exposure to extreme weather conditions and nature elements
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl and balance for extended periods of time
• Position will have extensive walking
• Must be able to navigate difficult terrain, including un-even surfaces, ditches, steep slopes, etc.
• Must be able to use hands for carrying items, operating devices and/or equipment, and operating ATV vehicle
• Must be able to lift/carry items (i.e. chainsaws, generators, sledgehammers, jackhammers, hand tools, etc.)