Materials Testing Technician

Cochran; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vis

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Simple IRA with 4% Company Match

Job summary

Cochran is seeking a Land Survey Field Technician to join our Missouri team. You will perform field surveys outdoors, collect data, and support project teams through accurate measurements and documentation.

The role requires a valid license and the ability to drive; experience with survey instruments is a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth across our offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years land survey experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Trimble Total Station, and GPS equipment is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform land surveying field tasks outdoors in variable weather.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment during fieldwork.
• Assist in preparing site plans and related documentation.

Skills

Field surveying

Outdoor work

Valid driver's license

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Total Station

GPS equipment

Job description

Cochran is a growing civil engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm with 6 offices in Missouri. Cochran specializes in public and private projects including municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With a team of 100+ professionals across multiple offices, Cochran brings unique knowledge and understanding to each client's project. The firm is guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring outstanding customer service and principal involvement in all project phases.

Land Survey Field Technician

Candidates should be dependable, have a mature approach to performing assigned tasks efficiently, and enjoy working outdoors in various types of weather. This position requires a valid license and an acceptable driving record for insurance purposes.

Experience

5+ years land survey experience; preferred, but not required: an understanding of AutoCAD, Trimble Total Station, and GPS equipment beneficial.

Other Essential Requirements or Functions

Work is outdoors in all weather, with the potential for occasional office work. Work often requires moderate physical exertion. Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard field activities, including walking/bending/sitting/standing for extended periods of time.

Cochran is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other reason prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. EOE AA/M/F/D/V

• Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience
• 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance for employee, plus company deductible assistance.
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days and 7 major holidays
• Simple IRA with 4% Company Match