Survey Field Technician - Crew Chief

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Discretionary bonuses

ESOP

401(k) match

PTO

VTO

Holidays

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Mankato, MN seeks a Survey Field Technician - Crew Chief to join our team. This full-time role is 90% field surveying and 10% office duties, with benefits and potential seasonal layoffs.

The position requires a degree or related experience, 3+ years in field data collection, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field data collection and construction staking experience
• Knowledge of legal descriptions preferred
• Must be physically mobile and able to lift 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and data collectors.
• Perform field surveys including staking, boundary location, ALTA/ASCM, and topography.
• Transfer files between data collectors and project folders.
• Prepare construction documents and record data in field books.
• Maintain productive relationships with clients and coworkers

Skills

Field experience

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

Associates degree in Land Surveying Technology or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Field Technician - Crew Chief to join our Mankato office. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

This position will be located out of our Mankato office and will be approximately 90% field surveying and 10% office duties. It is a full‑time role with benefits, subject to seasonal layoff.

Location & Work Hours

Position located in Mankato, MN; full‑time with 90% field work and 10% office duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and data collectors.
• Perform field work for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA/ASCM, topography surveys, and routine survey/engineering computations for various project types; include shoveling, lifting heavy objects, operating motor vehicles and small power equipment.
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders.
• Prepare construction documents and record data in field books.
• Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associates Degree in Land Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field from an accredited post‑secondary institution, or equivalent training or experience.
• 3+ years of field experience in data collection and construction staking, with knowledge of legal descriptions preferred.
• NSPE Certified Survey Technical Level III or LSIT Certification preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable at the firm’s standard rates. A motor vehicle record (MVR) check is a standard condition of employment.
• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments; able to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban surroundings, lift 50 pounds, and walk long distances.

Salary Range

$43,000 - $79,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions.
• 401(k) Match Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Six paid company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays for important life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliation Action Employer including disability and veterans.