Survey Field Technician

Posted 17 days ago

bolton menkCedar Rapids (IA)

Surveying and Mapping Technicians Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

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About the role

Survey Field Technician Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Field Technician to join our Cedar Rapids office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. In this role, you'll spend approximately 90% of your time in the field and 10% in the office, supporting a variety of projects. Your fieldwork will include tasks such as construction staking, boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and topographic mapping. This is a full-time position with benefits; subject to seasonal layoff.

What You Will Be Doing:

Perform field assignments for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA/ASCM, topography surveys and performing routine survey/engineering computations for various project types
Collect and process field measurements and data for engineering and surveying projects
Operate survey instruments, such as total stations, data collectors, levels, and GPS equipment, and resolve operation issues
Research existing survey and engineering records
Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders
Maintain company vehicle and company equipment in a clean, professional manner
Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and coworkers

What We Are Looking For: Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field, OR equivalent training or experience 3+ years of related field experience with data collection, construction staking, and/or knowledge of legal descriptions preferredNSPE Certified Survey Technical Level III or LSIT Certification preferred Ability to perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable at the Firm's standard rates. A motor vehicle record (MVR) check is a standard condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban surroundings
Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. Why Bolton & Menk? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.

Our Benefits: At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities.

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