Land Survey Technician

Georgia Civil, Inc.; Canaan (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partially company-funded insurance

Simple IRA

Paid time off

Bonus plan

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Canaan, Georgia is seeking a Field Survey Technician to support Land Surveyors in data collection and field operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and the ability to work outdoors in a team environment. The role involves operating surveying equipment, recording measurements, and communicating project details effectively. The position offers benefits including company-funded insurance and a bonus plan while requiring physical exertion and compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, working outside.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates the equipment used at surveying job sites.
• Measures, records and calculates data based on readings from surveying instruments.
• Communicates with teams regarding surveying schedules and activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to meet deadlines

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

Works under the supervision of a Certified Land Surveyor and Survey Crew Chief and maintains responsibility for obtaining and computing data relevant to measuring the lands features for company projects. This position works diligently to collect field data to report back to the Land Surveyor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates the equipment used at surveying job sites.
• Measures, records and calculates data based on readings from surveying instruments.
• Lies out and recovers markings, stakes, and other such signifiers at work locations.
• Communicate with the management team, regulatory agencies, and clients regarding land surveying schedules, activities, and results, as necessary.
• Prepares and submits progress reports as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, working outside
• Ability to meet established deadlines
• Ability to comply with safety procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include those required for reading, writing, typing, and distance viewing. This position will be working primarily outdoors. The noise level may vary significantly from day to day and may range from low to high.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits include partially company-funded insurance, Simple IRA, paid time off, bonus plan, and other supplemental benefits.