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Surveying Technician I - Field

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Entry-level field survey tech collecting and processing land data

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment maintenance
  • data collection
  • data processing
  • plan interpretation
  • field documentation
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Operates, cleans & maintains surveying equipment as directed. -Uses math formulas, calculators and data collectors to determine positional information. -Communicates with field staff, CAD Technicians, and project managers on a daily basis. -Maintains surveying gear and company vehicles. -Collects, processes, and downloads surveying field data. -Interprets & extracts data from engineering plans & surveying documents. -Prepares clear, concise, and accurate field notes and sketches. -Follows FGI Safety Protocols and completes daily Job Safety Assessments (JSA)

Requirements

  • surveying
  • trimble
  • cst1
  • osha
  • high school
  • travel

What You Bring

-0 – 2 years previous surveying experience -Familiar with basic surveying principles such as leveling, traversing, public land surveys, metes & bounds, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping -Previous safety training (OSHA, First-Aid) -Ability to Travel (approximately 80%) -Valid US driver's license & good driving record -Familiar with Trimble Surveying Instruments -Requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. -High School diploma or equivalent -Ability to work in various terrain & weather conditions and recognize safety hazards. -Ability to understand and operate current & new technology -CST1 (certified survey technician level 1) certification -Familiar with Metes & Bounds or the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) -Requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, hammering, digging, and other physical activities -Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere -Requires the ability to safely operate and drive company vehicles. -Familiar with traffic control operations based on field activities. -Basic math skills, including trigonometry, geometry, and algebra.

Benefits

-Short & Long-Term Disability -Mentoring Program -Paid Time Off -Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts -Maternity and Paternity Leave -Pet Insurance Plan -401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% -Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements -Professional Development and Training -Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

The Company

About Farnsworth Group, Inc.

-The company offers a broad range of services, including civil engineering, architecture, environmental services, and more. -They specialize in providing solutions for commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. -The company is known for handling complex projects and delivering creative and cost-effective designs. -Their typical projects include transportation systems, water and wastewater facilities, energy solutions, and site development. -The company combines technical proficiency with a collaborative approach to ensure client satisfaction.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing & Technology

Commercial

DOD / Federal

Energy & Utilities

Healthcare

Higher Education

Historic Preservation

Industrial

K-12 Education

Library & Cultural

Municipal

Retail & Mixed Use

Senior Life Care

Parks & Recreation

Infrastructure

Residential

Water Resources

Transportation