Survey Field Technician - Entry-Level/Rod Person

DRMP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Charlotte is seeking an entry-level Survey Field Technician to work outdoors and gain hands-on training in the Survey/Geomatics industry. Candidates must have a high school diploma or relevant training and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include loading equipment, preparing job sites, and assisting with measuring distances and using survey instruments. The role offers excellent training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history required.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Comfortable with lifting and operating various types of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and transport the necessary equipment for surveys.
• Set up instruments and prepare job sites.
• Assist in measuring distances using equipment.
• Maintain equipment and prepare for various work types.

Skills

Ability to operate surveying equipment

Ability to lift equipment

Working knowledge of survey equipment

Ability to measure distances

Education

High School diploma or vocational training

Job description

Survey Field Technician - Entry-Level/Rod Person

Department: Survey/Geomatics • Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!! 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 Charlotte office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industries: Civil Engineering