Survey Operator: Field Tech, Flexible Hours & PTO

Burkhardt Engineering Company; Ohio; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Continued education support

Professional license dues paid

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Burkhardt Engineering Company is seeking a motivated Survey Operator to join our land surveying team in southwest Ohio. You will work with a crew chief to complete ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary and topographical surveys, right-of-way, FEMA certifications, and construction staking.

Travel is limited and teams typically operate as a 2-person crew. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of field surveying experience, with proficiency in Trimble equipment and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years land surveying field experience.
• FAA Part 107/Remote Pilot certification preferred.
• Experience with Trimble equipment (data collectors, GPS, robotic total stations, laser scanners).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate survey equipment (robotic total stations, GPS, 3D laser scanners, data collectors, rods, levels).
• Prepare equipment and load survey vehicle for the day.
• Follow safety standards and guidelines.
• Drive/operate survey vehicle as needed.
• Keep survey vehicles, storage areas, and supplies organized.
• Participate in project planning and debriefs.
• Collect field data (monuments, structures, topo, utilities).
• Provide construction layout of site improvements.
• Assist crew chief with sketches and site photos.
• Attend project meetings and take notes to understand survey scope.

Skills

Survey equipment operation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safe driving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in surveying/geomatics

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Job description

Burkhardt Engineering Company is seeking a motivated Survey Operator to join our land surveying team in southwest Ohio. You will work with a crew chief to complete ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary and topographical surveys, right-of-way, FEMA certifications, and construction staking.

Travel is limited and teams typically operate as a 2-person crew. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of field surveying experience, with proficiency in Trimble equipment and a valid driver’s license.