Field Survey Technician II - Instrument Operator

SilkRoad; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Surveying Technician II to collect field surveying data and operate survey instruments on active field crews. The role focuses on accurate field data capture and instrument maintenance in dynamic outdoor conditions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and valid driver’s license, with the ability to pass background checks and vehicle screening. TN visa options may apply in rare cases.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Able to pass Background Check.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry.
• Familiarity with total stations, data collectors, and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations and angles.
• Perform boundary, topography, ATLA, right of way, and route, control, and construction surveys.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, including electronic data collectors, levels, electronic total station, GPS, and survey vehicles.
• Record accurate and clear field notes.
• Document assignments.
• Perform calculations.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Driver’s License

Background Check

2+ years of experience

Math and coordinate geometry

Familiarity with survey equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Surveying Technician II to collect field surveying data and operate survey instruments on active field crews. The role focuses on accurate field data capture and instrument maintenance in dynamic outdoor conditions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and valid driver’s license, with the ability to pass background checks and vehicle screening. TN visa options may apply in rare cases.