Survey Field Technician II

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Training programs

Multiple office locations

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking an entry to mid-level Field Survey Assistant to support a Crew Chief in conducting field surveys. You will help ensure data quality, locate features, operate survey equipment, and maintain vehicles and gear in challenging outdoor conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, good technical skills, and the ability to walk long distances in heat or cold. Some overnight travel may be involved, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong technical skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Process-oriented, steady, and detail-minded.
• Background in land surveying preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in field survey crew operations.
• Ensure quality, safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Operate equipment and collect field data.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Extensive walking outdoors in various conditions.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Ability to work alone

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Job description

Overview: This person is responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew with major objectives being: quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Be responsible for assisting a Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.
• Major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
• Operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good technical skills.
• Process-oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
• EFB data collection experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared background check and negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• One (1) to two (2) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations and proficiency with land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS is required.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed's Core Values.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALLemployees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has communities we serve, which is most like a community you live in
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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