Field Survey Tech: Outdoor Entry-Level Career Growth

Davey Tree Expert Co; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company and discounted

Group Health Plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Survey Technician to join our on-site field team.

You will work with experienced crews on boundary, topographic, ALTA, utility, and construction staking surveys, gaining hands-on training and real-world experience. This entry-level role emphasizes learning the surveying profession, safety, and accurate data collection; requires willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of surveying-related experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Current, valid driver’s license required.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors full-time in varying weather and field conditions.
• Ability to perform physically active work, including walking uneven terrain and carrying equipment.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Interest in building a long-term career in the surveying field.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced survey crews in the field on a variety of survey projects.
• Assist with boundary, ALTA, right-of-way, topographic, utility, bathymetric, and construction staking surveys.
• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment including total stations, levels, GPS equipment, and other field technology.
• Collect field data, take notes, and assist with measurements and staking activities.
• Support field crews with daily survey tasks while learning proper procedures, equipment use, and survey methods.
• Work safely outdoors in a variety of weather, terrain, and site conditions.
• Travel to project sites as needed and assist with physically active fieldwork.
• Learn the surveying profession through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world field experience.

Skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Mapping

Driver’s license

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Levels

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Survey Technician to join our on-site field team.

You will work with experienced crews on boundary, topographic, ALTA, utility, and construction staking surveys, gaining hands-on training and real-world experience. This entry-level role emphasizes learning the surveying profession, safety, and accurate data collection; requires willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, and travel to project sites as needed.