Field Survey Technician — Outdoor Data Specialist

Verdantas LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas LLC in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Survey Field Technician to join our field team. You will perform field surveys using total stations, GPS, drones, and data collectors while collecting accurate data and maintaining equipment.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, safety, and collaboration with the Crew Chief to successfully complete survey projects and prepare data and preliminary drawings for client reports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification in surveying, geomatics, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience as a Survey Field Technician.
• Familiarity with surveying instruments and equipment.
• Basic understanding of surveying principles and techniques.
• Capable of outdoor work and occasional office work.
• Must carry up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Valid driver’s license; drone license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys using surveying instruments such as total stations and GPS receivers.
• Accurately measure distances, angles and elevations to collect survey data.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment for proper functionality.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Work with Crew Chief and team to execute survey projects efficiently.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down equipment at sites.
• Download and organize collected field data for processing.
• Assist in preparing survey drawings and reports.
• Follow safety protocols and report any safety concerns promptly.
• Contribute to site reconnaissance and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Familiarity with surveying instruments

Outdoor work readiness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Valid driver's license

Drone license preferred

Education

Associate degree or certification in surveying

Tools

Total stations

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Drones

3D scanners

Job description

Verdantas LLC in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Survey Field Technician to join our field team. You will perform field surveys using total stations, GPS, drones, and data collectors while collecting accurate data and maintaining equipment.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, safety, and collaboration with the Crew Chief to successfully complete survey projects and prepare data and preliminary drawings for client reports.