GPS Field Survey Technician

CompassData, Inc; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing geospatial company as a GPS Field Survey Technician! This exciting role offers the opportunity to work in the field, utilizing advanced GPS survey methods and modern technology. You'll travel to various locations, collecting high precision GPS data and documenting your findings. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of GIS, LiDAR, and Trimble GPS equipment, along with excellent organizational skills. Enjoy a flexible schedule and the chance to see the world while contributing to groundbreaking geospatial projects. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Advanced training in GPS survey methods

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and work independently in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan travel to survey locations and document surveyed areas.
• Collect high precision GPS data using Trimble GPS units.

Skills

GIS

Photogrammetry

LiDAR

Trimble GPS equipment

Google Earth

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Degree

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Survey, Geography, or related field

Tools

Trimble GPS units

Total Station

LiDAR software

Job description

GPS Field Survey Technician

We are a growing geospatial company based in Englewood, Colorado looking for new surveyors to join our team. We offer a flexible schedule, advanced training in GPS survey methods, and a chance to see the world!

The Company: CompassData Inc. is a dedicated group of professionals who have been in the forefront of the geospatial industry since 1994. We have long been recognized in the geospatial community as a leading provider of global ground control data. We have an online archive of these ground control points that can bee seen on our webpage at www.compassdatainc.com/survey-mapping-data/ground-control-points-archive/

The Position : We’re looking for a GPS Field Survey Technician with a good understanding of GIS, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, and Trimble GPS equipment. A good candidate will be self-motivated, technically savvy, able to travel within a week to two weeks’ notice and can use Google/Microsoft products such as Google Earth and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities :

• Travel planning to survey locations including booking flights, rental cars, and hotels
• Utilize Trimble GPS units to collect high precision GPS data
• Carefully document surveyed locations in field sketches, photos, and field notes
• Transfer data from GPS, scan in field sketches, and upload the data on a nightly basis to our FTP servers
• Identify & Survey National Geodetic Survey Monuments

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Degree or an Associate Degree
• A valid driver’s license and US Citizenship
• Ability to travel and stay in remote locations for days to weeks at a time
• Must be able to obtain General Liability insurance and adhere to our Sub Contractor requirements
• Possess excellent interpersonal/intrapersonal skills. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate in both verbal and written form is imperative.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently.
• Willingness to problem-solve and troubleshoot field equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Survey, Geography, Geosciences or related field.
• Experience with LiDAR equipment and software products for processing data.
• Experience with Total Station and GPS hardware/software (Trimble, Leica, etc.)
• Computer/Tablet proficiency on Windows, iOS, and Android.

**
**

Pay Range: $250 - $400 per day

The Location: CompassData Inc. is based in Englewood, CO. The work is 100% in the field and does not require you to come in to the office. We have hired surveyors all around the U.S. and even have some living outside of the U.S.