Field Survey Technician - Outdoor Training & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company

Health plan

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our field surveying team in Kent, OH. This entry-level role emphasizes outdoor work, mentorship, and hands‑on training across boundary, topographic, and utility surveys.

You will operate total stations, GPS, and levels, collect data, and support the crew on site while learning proper procedures and safety measures. A strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of surveying-related experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Mapping preferred, but not required.
• Current, valid driver’s license required.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors full-time in varying weather and field conditions.
• Ability to perform physically active work, including walking uneven terrain and carrying equipment.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Interest in building a long-term career in the surveying field.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced survey crews in the field on a variety of survey projects.
• Assist with boundary, ALTA, right-of-way, topographic, utility, bathymetric, and construction staking surveys.
• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment including total stations, levels, GPS equipment, and other field technology.
• Collect field data, take notes, and assist with measurements and staking activities.
• Support field crews with daily survey tasks while learning proper procedures, equipment use, and survey methods.
• Work safely outdoors in a variety of weather, terrain, and site conditions.
• Travel to project sites as needed and assist with physically active fieldwork.
• Learn the surveying profession through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world field experience.

Skills

Field data collection

Equipment setup

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Surveying and Mapping

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Levels

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our field surveying team in Kent, OH. This entry-level role emphasizes outdoor work, mentorship, and hands‑on training across boundary, topographic, and utility surveys.

You will operate total stations, GPS, and levels, collect data, and support the crew on site while learning proper procedures and safety measures. A strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.