Entry-Level Land Surveyor: Hands-On Field Crew Growth

Hurt & Proffitt; Chase City (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Hurt & Proffitt, located in Halifax, Virginia, is hiring an Entry-Level Land Surveyor to join our growing field team. You will support boundary, topographic, and construction surveys under experienced surveyors, learning to operate total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.

The role offers outdoor work, risk management, and hands-on skills development in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, eager to learn, able to travel for assignments, and physically capable of field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to travel out of town for job assignments, some overnight stays will be required.
• Previous surveying, construction, engineering, or related experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing with a minimum of 3 years’ licensed driving experience and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with field surveying.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with field surveys, including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and learn to use surveying equipment, including total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment.
• Assist with establishing property corners, control points, elevations, and survey monuments.
• Collect accurate field measurements and record survey data.
• Assist with locating utilities, structures, and site features.
• Perform basic calculations and review field data for accuracy.
• Maintain and care for surveying equipment and vehicles.
• Work outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Progress to additional responsibilities under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Punctual

Communication

Organizational skills

Willing to travel

Willing to learn surveying equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hurt & Proffitt, located in Halifax, Virginia, is hiring an Entry-Level Land Surveyor to join our growing field team. You will support boundary, topographic, and construction surveys under experienced surveyors, learning to operate total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.

The role offers outdoor work, risk management, and hands-on skills development in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, eager to learn, able to travel for assignments, and physically capable of field