Survey Field Tech

Alta EI; Tempe (AZ); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid certifications and ongoing field/

Career development and mentorship

Flexible work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Alta E&I is seeking a motivated Surveyor Assistant to join the Phoenix Survey team. You will support a Crew Chief performing land surveying tasks in the field, with responsibilities ranging from staking to topographical and boundary surveys, while maintaining safety and accuracy in outdoor conditions.

The role requires working outdoors, handling survey equipment, and following directions to ensure high-quality field documentation for projects and clients.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CST or LSIT preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsabilidades

• Support Crew Chief with field duties on surveys and stakes.
• Conduct topographical/boundary/ALTA surveys as directed.
• Operate Trimble GPS and Total Station and related field software.

Conocimientos

Field surveying

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

CST or LSIT preferred

Herramientas

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Station

Trimble Field Software

Auto & Digital Level

Descripción del empleo

About Alta E&I

Phoenix Survey Construction Staking Full Time Tempe, AZ, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1357

Alta Environmental & Infrastructure is one of Arizona’s fastest-growing engineering firms, with nearly 250 employees across the state. We’re 100% Arizona owned and managed, which means you’ll never feel like a number here. Our team delivers a full spectrum of services - civil engineering, surveying, geotechnical and materials testing, environmental, and EHS - giving you exposure to many paths and projects.

Alta is big enough to offer opportunities, and advanced technology - yet small enough that you’ll know your team, see your impact, and have leadership that knows you.

We’re proud to be a trusted partner to some of the nation’s largest corporations, developers, and public agencies - helping to build the future, while also protecting it through environmental stewardship and sustainable solutions.

Position Overview

Alta E&I is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Surveyor Field Tech to join our Phoenix Survey team. As a Surveyor Assistant, you will provide essential support to a survey Crew Chief performing land surveying tasks on a survey field crew. This position requires the ability to work outdoors, in sometimes extreme conditions, performing tasks safely and accurately while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Field Duties

The ability and knowledge to accurately and efficiently support your crew chief to perform the following tasks including, but not limited to:

• Construction/Utility Staking
• Topographical Surveys
• Boundary Surveys
• ALTA/NSPS Surveys
• Proficient operation of Trimble GPS and Robotic Total Station, to include Trimble Field Software.
• Proficient operation of Auto and Digital Level equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret engineering & architectural plans accurately.
• Maintain company standards in survey notes, point descriptions, and calculations.
• Provide field documentation in anticipation of PLS’s and/or office support’s needs.
• Receive and follow direction from survey crew chief, survey crew liaison, and project managers.

Other Responsibilities

• Upload and download data daily.
• Make copies of field notes and return project packets.
• Understand company’s services and standards to be the best possible first impression for potential clients.
• Hold existing clients in high regard and be ready to assist in finding solutions.
• Perform other duties as determined by Crew Chief, Project Manager or Division Manager.

Equipment and Supply Coordination

• Maintain: survey equipment, vehicles, batteries, and consumables inventory in storage and in a vehicle.

Job Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficiently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS-Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry. Also the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY-Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education or Formal Training:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CST or LSIT preferred

If required to work in the field, work is regularly performed for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to walk, stand, or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to repetitively finger, handle, feel or operate standard computers and other field and office equipment; reach with hands and arms.

While working in the field: Regularly walk, stand, or stoop. The employee is occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Carry equipment up and down steep terrain. Walk, stand, crouch, or run on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. May regularly drive a field truck and occasionally operate a rugged off terrain vehicle.

Must possess a current, valid Arizona State driver’s license at time of appointment and maintained always thereafter to operate a vehicle on company business.

Why Alta?

See your impact.

How many people can drive by a highway, school, and major company and say, “I helped build that?”

At Alta, every employee can. The work we do is visible in the infrastructure communities rely on every day.

We’re passionate about developing people. Many of our leaders began their journey in entry level positions, and worked their way up into management. We invest in you from day one with hands-on training, paid certifications, and mentorship to help you progress in your career.

Working at Alta means:

• Career mobility: clear paths to grow into leadership roles.
• Multi-disciplinary exposure: civil, survey, geotechnical, materials testing, environmental, EHS, etc.
• Investment in you: paid certifications and ongoing training.
• Culture of belonging: supportive teams where your work is recognized.
• Impact you can see: the chance to contribute to projects that define communities.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible work environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT. It is the policy of Alta E&I not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.