Field Survey Technician & Instrument Operator

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Morehead, KY, is seeking a Survey Technician/Instrument Operator to support field crews with boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

You will operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations and GNSS receivers, record field data, and maintain equipment, under the supervision of a Crew Chief. Founded in 1994, SAM delivers geospatial and construction-phase solutions nationwide with advanced tech and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards.
• Previous industry experience preferred.
• Minimum knowledge of land surveying practices and performance of basic types of surveys, mathematical computations, and field operations.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments.
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of land survey instruments to support a field crew in their daily operations to gather data for various surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout.
• Assist in completion of field surveys under the supervision of a Crew Chief; communicate progress and address problems.
• Operate land survey equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels.
• Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations.
• Read and interpret various types of maps and plans.
• Complete neat and orderly field notes with accurate measurements for land survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief.
• Load and unload trucks with land survey equipment and supplies.
• Clean and maintain land survey equipment, tools, and vehicle.
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices.

Skills

Field data collection

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Data radios/modems

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Automatic and digital levels

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Morehead, KY, is seeking a Survey Technician/Instrument Operator to support field crews with boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

You will operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations and GNSS receivers, record field data, and maintain equipment, under the supervision of a Crew Chief. Founded in 1994, SAM delivers geospatial and construction-phase solutions nationwide with advanced tech and career growth.