Field Survey Technician

Overview

Operate surveying equipment and support field surveys as part of a crew.

Key Responsibilities

• data collection
• equipment testing
• measurement capture
• instrument operation
• field mapping
• supply handling

Tasks

-Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data and work performed. -Provide basic guidance to Rodmen as directed by the Party Chief. -Inspect and test survey equipment to ensure proper functionality. -Assist in gathering precise measurements of lines, angles, points, areas, elevations, and boundaries. -Operate surveying instruments such as data collectors, Total Stations, levels, and GPS-RTK Receivers under supervision. -Perform additional survey tasks as directed by the Party Chief. -Load and unload surveying supplies and equipment from trucks. -Conduct field work to determine the location of natural and man-made features on land surfaces.

Requirements

• dependable
• physical
• high school
• surveying
• calculations
• 2-4yrs

What You Bring

-Dependable and reliable. -Physical ability to lift and carry survey equipment up to 35 lbs. and work in various terrains and weather conditions. -High school diploma or GED certification. -Basic ability to operate and obtain land survey data using surveying instruments. -Ability to perform minor field calculations and analyze spatial and technical data. -2-4 years of experience in land surveying or a related role. -Familiarity with land surveying procedures. -Ability to work effectively in a team and follow directions from supervisors.

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About Pape-Dawson

-Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force. -Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions. -A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure. -Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center. -Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning. -The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.

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