Survey Field Technician: Hands-On Field Growth

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC seeks a Survey Field Technician to join our on-site teams across public and private projects. You will work alongside project surveyors, field crews, engineers, and managers, gaining hands-on experience and growing your career with a collaborative, safety-focused group.

Responsibilities include operating survey instruments and data collection tools, supporting UAS data collection, and adhering to AKS safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to start work at 6:00 a.m. and work overtime as needed.
• Valid OR or WA driver’s license with clean record.
• Must pass urinalysis drug screening.
• Team-oriented with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform physically demanding work including packing survey equipment and clearing brush.
• Receive hands-on training in survey instruments, data collection tools, GPS, and data collectors.
• Operate Trimble Robotic Total Stations, GN22 Receivers, and TSC5 Data collectors.
• Support data collection using unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
• Follow all safety protocols including AKS standards and regulations.
• Work in adverse weather and difficult terrain; travel out of town/overnight as needed.

Education

High school/ GED + WA OR

Bachelor’s in civil/forest geomatics

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC seeks a Survey Field Technician to join our on-site teams across public and private projects. You will work alongside project surveyors, field crews, engineers, and managers, gaining hands-on experience and growing your career with a collaborative, safety-focused group.

Responsibilities include operating survey instruments and data collection tools, supporting UAS data collection, and adhering to AKS safety protocols.