Lead Survey Technician: Field Ops & Precision

Arm-Group; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement program

Generous PTO and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Arm-Group is seeking a field survey professional to lead and participate in field crews across diverse projects. You will work with robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors on boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/ACSM land title, and related surveys in the region.

The role emphasizes on-site field work (90%), safety, and timely data delivery. Candidates should have 4+ years of field surveying experience, strong leadership, and the ability to train junior staff while

Qualifications

• 4+ years of field surveying experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating robotic total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong field calculation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supervising field crews.
• Thorough knowledge of field surveying methods and techniques.
• Ability to interpret plans, plats, legal descriptions, and engineering drawings in the field.
• Knowledge of proper field safety procedures and traffic control methods.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for directing field crews.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between plans and field conditions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and directly participate in field-based survey crews
• Conduct various field surveys including boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/ACSM land title, as-built, and environmental surveys
• Operate and transport survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, and conventional survey tools
• Research and analyze field data discrepancies, boundary conflicts, and survey control issues on-site
• Perform field calculations and data verification while on project sites
• Implement appropriate safety protocols and traffic control measures
• Maintain field vehicles, equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for daily deployment
• Record detailed field notes, sketches, and digital data while on-site
• Communicate daily with Survey Manager regarding field progress, challenges, and completion status
• Train junior field staff in proper survey techniques, equipment operation, and field safety
• Identify and resolve field-specific issues independently while maintaining project schedules

Skills

Field surveying

Robotic total station operation

GPS/GNSS operation

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS/GNSS receivers

Data collectors

Job description

Arm-Group is seeking a field survey professional to lead and participate in field crews across diverse projects. You will work with robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors on boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/ACSM land title, and related surveys in the region.

The role emphasizes on-site field work (90%), safety, and timely data delivery. Candidates should have 4+ years of field surveying experience, strong leadership, and the ability to train junior staff while