About the Role
The role involves assisting in the execution of land surveying tasks, including setting up equipment, gathering precise measurements, and maintaining accurate records in both field and office settings.
Responsibilities
- Operate surveying instruments such as total stations and GPS equipment
- Assist in establishing control points and boundary markers
- Collect and record field data accurately and efficiently
- Support licensed surveyors during site visits
- Maintain detailed field notes and logs
- Perform basic calculations for distance, elevation, and angles
- Assist in preparing survey sketches and diagrams
- Transport and set up field equipment at various job sites
- Follow safety protocols during field operations
- Communicate effectively with team members on site
- Assist in resolving discrepancies in property records
- Participate in construction layout activities
- Conduct field checks under supervision
- Ensure equipment is properly calibrated and stored
- Assist with data entry and documentation in office settings
- Work in diverse weather and terrain conditions
- Adhere to project schedules and deadlines
- Support as-built surveys for infrastructure projects
- Assist in topographic surveying efforts
- Maintain professionalism on client sites
Nice to Have
- Associate degree in surveying, civil technology, or related field
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar software
Compensation
Competitive hourly wage based on experience
Work Arrangement
Full-time, on-site with potential for field work
Team
Collaborative team environment within a mid-sized surveying firm
Physical Demands
- Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain
- Frequent bending, lifting, and carrying of equipment up to 40 pounds
Work Environment
- Field work in varied weather conditions including heat, wind, and rain
- Office work may involve extended periods at a desk using computers
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