Field Survey Technician: Layout, GPS & As-Built Support

Phillips, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. seeks a Surveyor Assistant to support survey operations on heavy civil construction sites. You will assist with survey control, construction layout, GPS machine control support, data collection, and as-built documentation.

Knowledge of GPS/rover-based systems and conventional survey equipment is preferred. You will collaborate with survey staff, project management, engineering, and field operations teams to ensure accurate measurements and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; surveying/geomatics training preferred.
• Experience with GPS/rover systems and conventional survey equipment preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and interpret plans.
• Strong communication and precision in field data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey staff with field layout, staking, grade checking, and as-built surveys.
• Support setup, use, and maintenance of survey equipment, GPS rovers, data collectors, and related field tools.
• Assist with GPS machine control support, field checks, layout verification, and basic troubleshooting under supervision.
• Verify field conditions, elevations, grades, locations, and construction progress as needed.
• Collect and record accurate field measurements, notes, and survey information.
• Maintain survey logs, field records, control files, reports, and as-built documentation.
• Review civil plans and construction documents to support field layout and survey work.
• Communicate survey information clearly with team members and field crews.
• Organize survey equipment, stakes, tools, supplies, and jobsite materials.
• Work safely around active construction equipment and changing conditions.

Skills

GPS rover systems

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Surveying/Geomatics training preferred

Tools

Trimble equipment

CAD (AutoCAD/Civil 3D)

Data collectors

Job description

Phillips, Inc. seeks a Surveyor Assistant to support survey operations on heavy civil construction sites. You will assist with survey control, construction layout, GPS machine control support, data collection, and as-built documentation.

Knowledge of GPS/rover-based systems and conventional survey equipment is preferred. You will collaborate with survey staff, project management, engineering, and field operations teams to ensure accurate measurements and timely documentation.