Survey Field Technician — Hands-On Fieldwork & Growth

AKS Engineering & Forestry; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Weekly team lunches

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry in The Dalles, OR is seeking a Survey Field Technician to support field crews and project teams on public and private sector projects. You'll gain hands-on experience with survey instruments and assist in data collection while learning from project surveyors and engineers.

This role emphasizes safety, early responsibilities, and room to grow within a collaborative, growing firm known for its teamwork, training, and opportunities to take ownership of projects from day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid OR or WA driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a urinalysis drug screening.
• Willingness to start work at 6:00 a.m. and work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physically demanding work including packing heavy survey equipment, pounding hubs, and clearing brush.
• Receive hands-on training in the use of survey instruments, automated data collection tools, GPS equipment, calculators, and other specialized gear.
• Operate Trimble Robotic Total Stations, GN22 Receivers, and TSC5 Data collectors.
• Support data collection efforts using unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
• Follow all safety protocols, including AKS standards as well as state, federal, and site-specific regulations.
• Work in adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain.
• Occasionally travel out of town/overnight when needed.

Skills

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Hands-on learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble Robotic Total Stations

GN22 Receivers

TSC5 Data Collectors

UAS data collection

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry in The Dalles, OR is seeking a Survey Field Technician to support field crews and project teams on public and private sector projects. You'll gain hands-on experience with survey instruments and assist in data collection while learning from project surveyors and engineers.

This role emphasizes safety, early responsibilities, and room to grow within a collaborative, growing firm known for its teamwork, training, and opportunities to take ownership of projects from day