Field Survey Technician – Outdoor Work & Data Collection

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a field survey technician to support surveying activities on civil projects. You will operate total stations, GPS and data collectors, read plans, maintain and calibrate equipment, download data, and record field notes in field books.

The role requires outdoor work, travel and occasional overnight stays. You will work with a team, communicate clearly, and be prepared for long days. A high school diploma and 1+ year surveying experience are preferred; OSHA 40-hour

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of relevant surveying experience preferred.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors, levels).
• Record field notes and sketches in field books.
• Maintain, calibrate, and download data from equipment; basic CAD work.

Skills

Surveying

Field measurements

Data collection

Mathematics

Team communication

Field safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Data collectors

Levels

CAD

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a field survey technician to support surveying activities on civil projects. You will operate total stations, GPS and data collectors, read plans, maintain and calibrate equipment, download data, and record field notes in field books.

The role requires outdoor work, travel and occasional overnight stays. You will work with a team, communicate clearly, and be prepared for long days. A high school diploma and 1+ year surveying experience are preferred; OSHA 40-hour