Field Survey Technician – Outdoor Data & Boundary Work

Cochran; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cochran is seeking a Surveying Technician to join our team across Missouri locations. The role focuses on outdoor fieldwork, data collection, and supporting project teams with boundary, topographic, construction, and route surveys.

You will operate GPS units, total stations, and data collectors, set survey monuments, and maintain detailed field notes. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on surveying, adheres to safety procedures, and communicates effectively with team members, owners, contractors,

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Physically demanding work, including walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist field survey operations and collect accurate field data.
• Support project teams in delivering surveying services.
• Assist Survey Crew Chiefs with boundary, topographic, construction, and route surveys.
• Operate GPS units, total stations, and data collectors.
• Set and recover survey monuments, stakes, and markers.
• Record and maintain field notes and survey data.
• Assist in data processing and verification of measurements.
• Transport, maintain, and care for surveying equipment and vehicles.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate with team members, property owners, contractors, and clients as needed.
• Support office staff with survey-related tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Dependable

Outdoor work

Communication

Tools

Trimble GPS

Total Stations

Data Collectors

AutoCAD

Job description

Cochran is seeking a Surveying Technician to join our team across Missouri locations. The role focuses on outdoor fieldwork, data collection, and supporting project teams with boundary, topographic, construction, and route surveys.

You will operate GPS units, total stations, and data collectors, set survey monuments, and maintain detailed field notes. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on surveying, adheres to safety procedures, and communicates effectively with team members, owners, contractors,