Survey Field Technician I

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Survey Field Technician I to support field crews with data collection and instrument handling. You will work on real-world geospatial projects and gain hands-on experience in surveying techniques.

The role requires outdoor activity in varied weather, reliability for travel, and adherence to safety protocols while assisting crew chiefs from setup through field notes and data recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of industry experience.
• Knowledge of basic types of surveys, survey computations, and field operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel and work remotely for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operates geomatics instruments to support field crew.
• Assists in completing field surveys under Crew Chief supervision.
• Operates and checks basic field adjustments of land survey equipment.
• Uses survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data.
• Reads and interprets maps and plans.
• Keeps neat field notes under supervision.
• Keeps Crew Chief informed of problems and progress.
• Loads and unloads equipment and supplies.
• Maintains equipment, tools and vehicle.
• Follows safety procedures for land survey operations.

Skills

Survey concepts

Field data collection

Reading maps/plans

Outdoor endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Field Technician I

US-NC-Charlotte

Job ID: 26-8075

# of Openings: 1

Charlotte

Overview

SAM is the nation's largest combined geospatial solutions and inspection service provider in the industry. We use the industry's most advanced software and hardware for collecting and analyzing complex spatial data across a wide range of markets and scientific disciplines. Our national reach, expertise, and applied technologies uniquely equip us to capture physical environments from coast to coast — delivering practical insights and high-quality spatial data with unrivaled speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• The geomatics instrument operator uses a variety of land survey instruments to support a crew in their daily operations
• Assists in the completion of field surveys under the supervision of a Crew Chief
• Responsible for the operation, checking and basic field adjustments of land survey equipment. E.g. tripods, tribrachs, levels, total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems
• Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations
• Read and interpret various types of maps and plans
• Complete neat and orderly field notes for land survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief
• Keeps Crew Chief informed of problems and progress
• Load and unload trucks with land survey equipment and supplies
• Clean and maintain land survey equipment, tools and vehicle
• Follow company safety procedures for land survey operations

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• One year industry experience
• Knowledgeable in the principles and performance of basic types of surveys, survey computations, and field operations
• Ability to work continually outside in all types of weather conditions and terrain
• Ability to work out of town, in remote locations, for extended periods of time
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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