Survey Instrument Technician

Gilder Search Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Field Surveyor to join our field team. You will assist the Crew Chief in collecting land survey data outdoors, gaining hands-on training and industry exposure.

This entry-level role offers long-term growth, a clear path to leadership, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be willing to travel occasionally and work in varied weather, walking across rough terrain as surveys are performed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; preferred education in geography, surveying, engineering, geology or a related field of study
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (prefer candidates with prior outdoor work experience)
• Willingness to travel overnight on occasion
• Good technical skills; computer-proficiency, mathematical equations, equipment operation/maintenance
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and ability to pass a urinary analysis drug screen

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Chief in operating a field survey crew.
• Maintain quality, safety and equipment for field data collection.
• Operate equipment and accurately collect field data across diverse terrain.
• Walk outdoors year-round through all kinds of terrain and weather

Skills

Outdoor work

Data collection

Equipment operation

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Geography/Surveying related studies

Tools

Survey equipment

GPS/data collection tools

Job description

Position Summary - Field Surveyor:

In this role as an Survey Instrument Technician you would primarily be assisting the Survey Crew Chief in collecting land survey data. This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy working outdoors in hands-on roles. These are career-oriented positions where you will receive a lot of hands-on training in the field of land surveying with the hopes of you progressing within in the industry.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to build a career in the specialized field of Land Surveying without requiring any prior experience in surveying
• Legitimate long-term growth potential
• Comprehensive benefit offering and competitive compensation
• Fun work for those that prefer to be outside: In this role you'd essentially be getting paid to hike various areas while collecting locational data as you are being trained to later become a Crew lead.

Responsibility Summary - Field Surveyor:

• This person is responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.
• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
• Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.
• Requires a lot of walking outside year round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

Qualification Summary - Field Surveyor:

• High school diploma or GED required; preferred education in geography, surveying, engineering, geology or a related field of study
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (prefer candidates with prior outdoor work experience)
• Willingness to travel overnight on occasion
• Good technical skills; computer-proficiency, mathematical equations, equipment operation/maintenance
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and ability to pass a urinary analysis drug screen

Other common titles: Rodman, Land Surveyor, Instrument Person

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