Asst Survey Field Technician

Description

• Places and recovers markings, stakes, and other such signifiers at work locations.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Compiles notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained and work performed.
• Can work independently or lead crews when necessary
• Assists surveyors and other mapmakers in obtaining and computing data relevant to measuring land surfaces.
• Obtains land survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Requirements

• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.
• Intermediate skills; learns basic computer skills, good visual and hearing skills, follows procedures; good organizational skills; working in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.); works with safety in mind, must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the week days and occasional weekend travel and/or work, able to do physically demanding work; ability to lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs. routinely; ability to walk for lengthy periods; wear shirt, long pants and boots as a minimum while on the job
• Computer skills
• 2+ Years of Experience
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Physical requirements of this position include outdoor work, standing, and walking on uneven terrain in various temperatures and weather conditions. Exposure to outdoor elements, and insects.
• Possess intermediate oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff, able to motivate others, ability to function positively in a team environment
• At this level, this individual can operate as an experienced instrument person requiring minimal supervision. This role also serves as a junior survey crew chief, runs crews when necessary, trains to become a party chief.
• Documenting/recording skills
• Must know survey nomenclature, should understand how to download or transfer files from the data collector, able to operate total stations, data collector, etc.; intermediate GPS/Survey skills; ability to set up tri-pods, levels, solid understanding of equipment usage including calibration, and care of delicate and expensive equipment; must have a steady hand and allow for proper measurements required for survey technical work; must be able to occasionally work at heights in certain environmental conditions, wade through water; ride in a boat; swimming skills (Preferred); ability to safely use hand tools, etc
• H.S. Graduate

Benefits

• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance