Field Survey Technician / Surveyor

ecruit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

136 hours PTO annually

Health insurance

Simple IRA

Job summary

Meridian Civil Survey is seeking a Field Survey Technician / Surveyor to perform field surveys across Central Virginia from Richmond, VA. This role requires travel and uses a company truck that can be kept at home.

You will work remotely with assignments delivered by email or phone. Ideal candidates have experience with topographic, ALTA, physical, and construction stakeouts, familiarity with Trimble S5 Total Stations and TSC4 data collectors, and a strong work ethic to operate independently in

Qualifications

• Experience with standard land surveying procedures.
• Experience with multiple survey types, including topographic, ALTA, physical, and construction stakeout.
• Familiarity with Trimble S5 Total Stations and TSC4 data collectors or newer.
• Familiarity with Dropbox.
• The ability to follow instructions remotely and work independently.
• A strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Be able to keep a work truck at your home.
• Be responsible for the care of the truck and equipment, including maintenance.
• Work remotely and receive instructions by email and phone.
• Be familiar with Dropbox.
• Use Trimble S5 Total Station and TSC S4 data collectors or newer.
• Follow standard survey procedures, including control loops and open traverse lines.
• Complete topographic, ALTA, physical and construction stakeout surveys.
• Be able to work independently.
• Maintain a good work ethic.

Skills

Independence

Strong work ethic

Time management

Tools

Trimble S5 Total Station

TSC4 data collectors

Dropbox

Job description

Field Survey Technician / Surveyor | $23 to $25 per hour depending on experience| Richmond, VA (Full time travel required)

Are you an experienced Survey Technician who is confident working independently in the field?

Would you like the flexibility of keeping a work truck at home and receiving your daily assignments remotely?

The Role

Meridian Civil Survey is looking for a dependable Field Survey Technician / Surveyor to join our team. This is a field-based position suited to someone who can work independently, manage their own schedule and equipment, and complete a variety of land surveying assignments across Central Virginia.

You will receive instructions remotely by email and phone and travel directly to project sites using a company-provided work truck, which can be kept at your home.

This role requires 100% full time travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to keep a work truck at your home.
• Be responsible for the care of the truck and equipment, including taking the truck for maintenance when required.
• Work remotely and receive instructions by email and phone.
• Be familiar with Dropbox.
• Use Trimble S5 Total Station and TSC S4 data collectors or newer.
• Follow standard survey procedures, including control loops and open traverse lines.
• Complete topographic, ALTA, physical and construction stakeout surveys.
• Be able to work independently.
• Maintain a good work ethic.

About our Company

Meridian Civil Survey is a licensed Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Design, and Land-Use Planning firm based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our team brings more than 40 years of practical experience and provides surveying, engineering, and planning services to both public and private-sector clients throughout Virginia.

The Benefits

• 136 hours of paid time off (PTO) each year – giving you plenty of time to recharge.
• Health insurance – helping you and your family stay covered.
• Simple IRA retirement plan – supporting you in building for your future.

The Person

• Experience with standard land surveying procedures.
• Experience with multiple survey types, including topographic, ALTA, physical, and construction stakeout.
• Familiarity with Trimble S5 Total Stations and TSC4 data collectors or newer.
• Familiarity with Dropbox.
• The ability to follow instructions remotely and work independently.
• A strong work ethic.