Land Survey Field Technician

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington DC is seeking an entry-level Field Survey Technician to support the survey crew chief by performing field surveys, operating iPad and data collectors, and preparing points on construction sites. You will learn and apply essential surveying tasks in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

You will receive on-the-job training during the first year, maintain and transport survey equipment, and contribute to accurate data collection while developing professionally within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Surveying or GIS.
• 0–1 year of field surveying experience is acceptable for entry level.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn field surveying procedures quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform field survey activities to support the survey crew chief.
• Operate survey instruments, levels, GPS, iPad, and data collector.
• Receive training to operate survey instruments during the first year of employment.
• Open and investigate utility manholes.
• Set survey points with a sledgehammer on construction sites.
• Stock survey supplies in the survey vehicle.
• Perform daily field survey activities as directed by the survey crew chief.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Service Orientation

Willingness to Learn

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelors in Land Surveying or GIS

Tools

IPad

Data Collector

Levels

Job description

• Perform field survey activities to support the survey crew chief
• Operate survey instruments, levels, GPS, iPad, and data collector
• Receive training to operate survey instruments during the first year of employment
• Open and investigate utility manholes
• Set survey points with sledgehammer and on construction sites
• Stock survey supplies in survey vehicle
• Perform daily field survey activities as directed by the survey crew chief

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Certified Survey Technician, Associates Degree, Bachelors in Land Surveying or GIS preferred
• 0-1 years of experience
• Entry level position
• Basic knowledge of field surveying procedures desired but not mandatory
• Interpersonal skills to interface effectively with team members
• Positive attitude and professional bearing
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks and develop personally and professionally
• Must be service oriented and be excited to work in a team environment
• Valid Driver’s License

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational capabilities in field surveying, including the operation of survey instruments and effective teamwork. Possesses a service-oriented mindset and a commitment to professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Field Surveying Procedures
• Survey Instruments Operation
• Certified Survey Technician
• Interpersonal Skills
• Valid Driver's License

Hard Skills

• Field Surveying
• Survey Instruments
• GPS Operation
• Data Collection
• Setting Survey Points

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Teamwork
• Service Orientation
• Willingness to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Survey Technician

Industry Keywords

• Land Surveying
• Utility Investigation
• Construction Sites

Tools & Technologies

• IPad
• Data Collector
• Levels