Entry Level Survey Technician

Education and experience required:

• Associates required; BS preferred in Surveying
• 0-2 years Surveying experience preferred
• General summary of the position:
• Assist on survey field crews as an entry level land survey technician
• Perform office activities such as preliminary drafting, note keeping or related clerical tasks
• Perform routine sub-professional land survey work using routine surveying practices and equipment
• Work on land survey projects, operate instrumentation, clear brush, drive stakes, hold chains or rods, take simple notes, make minor sketches and cleans equipment as needed
• Performs minor computations
• Perform incidental clerical and custodial duties and may be responsible for the operation and upkeep of a survey vehicle
• Responsible for utilizing various surveying programs to gather, retrieve and interpret important data
• Perform assignments under the direction of a supervisor and project technical staff

Skills and abilities required:

• Familiarity with GPS devices, survey and drafting technologies, data collectors and/or Total Station preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• Valid Driver’s License
• 40 HR Hazwoper certification
• Ability to operate motorized equipment and possession of sufficient physical stamina to work long hours outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, extreme heat and rainfall
• Ability to learn to use surveying instruments, equipment, practices and procedures