Land Surveying Field Technician

Nederveld, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nederveld, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Technician to join a field crew in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves assisting on land survey projects, setting up and tearing down instruments, and reading construction plans.

Regular travel is required and the position is full-time with standard daytime hours. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong math and map-reading skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and travel as needed.
• Strong math, map-reading and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a 1-2 person field crew on land survey projects.
• Assist with setup and teardown of survey instruments and markers.
• Read and interpret construction plans for projects.

Skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Mathematics aptitude

Reading maps

Verbal & written communication

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Survey instruments

Job description

A Survey Field Technician will assist and work with a crew in the field to complete land surveying projects.

Essential Functions

• Work with 1-2 person crew in the field to assist on land survey projects
• Assist with setup and teardown of survey instrumentation, placing of survey markers, and brushing of paths
• Read and interpret construction plans for project work

Essential Skills For Performing The Job

• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong aptitude for mathematics, specifically trigonometry and geometry
• Proficiency in reading maps with a good sense of geography
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Professionalism

Required Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License in good standing and demonstrates safe driving habits.

Position Type/Expected Hours

This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be requested based on workload.

Physical Demands

This position is a combination of fieldwork, travel-related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.

Travel

Regular travel will be required as a part of the Survey Field Technician job.

Disclaimer

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eligible candidates will be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.