Survey Field Technician - Entry Level

DRMP, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Competitive health and dental coverage

Job summary

DRMP's Surveying & Mapping/Geomatics Division is hiring entry-level Survey Field Technicians to join our Raleigh office and gain hands-on training outdoors. You will load and transport equipment, set up job sites, clear brush, hold prism poles, and assist surveyors by measuring distances and operating survey instruments under supervision.

Overnight travel may be required. High school diploma or vocational training is required; a valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training is required.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• Ability to carry and lift equipment and clear brush on survey sites.

Responsibilities

• Load truck with equipment and supplies for the day.
• Transport and set up instruments at the job site for surveying.
• Clear brush away from survey lines.
• Hold the prism pole steady for the surveyor to determine elevations.
• Measure distances using tape or electronic equipment and assist with survey gear.
• Operate survey equipment under supervisor's oversight.

Skills

Outdoor work

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma or vocational training

Tools

Survey equipment handling

Prism pole handling

Job description

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Location: Raleigh, NC

Description

If you're looking for an opportunity to work outdoors while gaining hands-on training towards a new profession - we'd like to discuss an opportunity in the Survey/Geomatics industry with you.

DRMP's Surveying & Mapping/Geomatics Division is HIRING and we're looking for entry-level, Survey Field Technicians to join our Raleigh office.

• Training & Career Development
• Overnight travel may be required

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What you will lead:

• Load truck with the necessary equipment and supplies that are needed throughout the day.
• Transport and set up the instruments/equipment and prepare the job site for the survey.
• Clear brush and trees away from the survey line.
• Hold the prism pole steady for the surveyor to help determine elevations of different points.
• Measure how far different points are from each other, using tape or electronic equipment; Help with the various pieces of survey equipment.
• Have familiarity/working knowledge of survey equipment.
• Operate the surveying equipment with the supervisor's oversight.

What you bring:

• Prior surveying experience is a plus (not required)
• Overnight travel may be required
• High School and/or specialized training from a vocational or technical school.
• Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
• Ability to travel - some overnight travel may be required
• Ability to carry and lift equipment as needed on the project.
• Ability to cut and/or clear brush while establishing survey lines. (machete use)
• Adequate knowledge of equipment and the ability to set up for various types of work.
• Ability to hold and proficiently use a prism pole, rods, and other measuring devices.
• Ability to lift the pieces of equipment required for a project.

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.