Field Survey Technician II — GPS & Construction Data

Wanzek; Rapelje (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to collect field data, operate survey instruments, and apply GPS to set lath for construction projects.

You will collaborate with engineers and field crews to ensure accurate measurements and data integration into project plans. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of survey experience, an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, and familiarity with ALTA surveys and surveying software.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in surveying, remote sensing, drafting, engineering, or related technical field.
• Two to three years of survey experience in construction or operations with exposure to engineering, civil, or renewable energy activities.

Responsibilities

• Collect field data using sophisticated measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with project team to understand construction sequence.
• Apply GPS equipment to set lath for construction, including center and offsets.
• Operate survey instruments to capture static measurements with verified residuals.
• Perform calculations to determine elevations, distances, and angles for construction projects.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches, etc.
• Verify horizontal and vertical residuals daily using benchmarks.
• Search for section corners, property corners, and survey points.
• Position and hold vertical rods or targets for sighting to measure angles, distances, elevations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment as directed by Survey Equipment team.
• Ensure equipment is clean, powered down, and stored at end of day.
• Safely operate field tools to minimize risk.
• Foster effective communication between surveying, engineering, and project management teams.
• Collaborate to integrate survey data into project plans.
• Provide regular updates on surveying progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Work independently and as part of the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

ALTA surveys knowledge

Survey software (Trimble/TBC/Civil 3D)

Problem solving

Reading and interpreting documents

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in surveying/related field

Tools

None

Job description

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to collect field data, operate survey instruments, and apply GPS to set lath for construction projects.

You will collaborate with engineers and field crews to ensure accurate measurements and data integration into project plans. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of survey experience, an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, and familiarity with ALTA surveys and surveying software.