Survey Field Technician
$26.00 - $36.00 per hour
ApplySurvey Field Technician
Posted 10 days ago
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$26.00 - $36.00 per hour
About the role
- Serve as Survey Crew Lead or perform field work autonomously on assigned projects
- Set up and operate GNSS receivers, data collectors, robotic total stations, terrestrial scanners, digital levels, and related survey equipment
- Interpret plans and staking calculations to perform construction staking in municipal, urban, and rural environments
- Perform boundary retracement field investigations and recover survey monumentation
- Collect topographic data for pre-design surveys using prescribed methods, procedures, and J-U-B standards
- Ensure adherence to direction provided by the Professional Land Surveyor(s) responsible for the work, particularly regarding accuracy, completeness, quality control, and defensibility
- Maintain clear, organized, and legally defensible field documentation and digital records
- Perform routine field calculations and quality checks
- Maintain survey vehicles and equipment in safe, organized working condition
- Coordinate daily field activities and communicate effectively with the Survey Team and project staff
- Uphold safety protocols and exercise sound professional judgment
- Perform physically demanding tasks in varied terrain and weather conditions
- Office / Technical Responsibilities:
- Process field data using Trimble Business Center and/or Civil 3DAssist with preparation of survey deliverables, including surveys, exhibits, and supporting documentation
- Conduct records research including surveys, deeds, subdivision plats, easements, right-of-way documents, and BLM/GLO materials
- Perform closures, dimension verification, and quality control review
- Prepare field information packets and project documentation
- Coordinate underground utility locate requests
- Assist with maintaining organized digital and physical survey files
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of current and evolving competence
- Technology & Specialized Skills: (Preferred)
- Experience with Trimble equipment and software
- Experience operating UAV/drone systems for survey data collection
- Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred
- Experience with terrestrial LiDAR scanning equipment and point cloud processing
- Familiarity with GNSS workflows and control procedures
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Trimble Business Center
- Required Qualifications 2+ years of land surveying experience required; 5+ years preferred
- Party Chief / Crew Lead experience preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
- Working knowledge of boundary procedures and construction staking practices
- Strong attention to detail and sound analytical judgment
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of field assignments
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions
- Flexibility to work extended hours when project schedules require
- We believe great work deserves great rewards.
- Competitive salary: $26.00 – $36.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and Mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Health club subsidy
- A collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
- The application window will be open through November 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
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