Field Surveyor Trainee – Travel & Hands-On Training

Olsson; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Receive a competitive 401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus program for performance

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join our team and support railroad and transportation infrastructure projects across the United States. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to advanced surveying technology, and a clear pathway for long-term career growth within surveying.

Candidates must be willing to travel extensively (80%+), enjoy outdoor work, and collaborate with experienced survey professionals to deliver safe, accurate field results.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel 80%+ including overnight trips.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Capability to lift and carry survey equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Strong work ethic focused on safety, reliability, and accountability.
• Good teamwork and communication with supervisors and crews.
• Foundational computer skills to learn survey data software.
• Willingness to obtain railroad safety certifications.
• Desire to learn surveying and pursue a long-term career in geospatial fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with daily field operations.
• Load, unload, transport, and maintain survey equipment.
• Set survey stakes, hubs, targets, prisms, and field markers.
• Assist with GPS, total station, laser scanning, and data collection.
• Follow railroad safety requirements and procedures.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Travel frequently to project locations across the United States.
• Support project setup, site logistics, and daily field activities.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and project teams.
• Learn surveying procedures and field techniques from experienced staff.

Skills

Driver's license

Travel 80%+

Outdoor work

Lifting gear

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Railroad safety certs

Career development

Job description

Olsson is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join our team and support railroad and transportation infrastructure projects across the United States. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to advanced surveying technology, and a clear pathway for long-term career growth within surveying.

Candidates must be willing to travel extensively (80%+), enjoy outdoor work, and collaborate with experienced survey professionals to deliver safe, accurate field results.