Survey Technician

The Thrasher Group; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Flex Fridays

Job summary

The Thrasher Group is hiring a Survey Technician for our Bridgeport, WV team. You will perform field work with survey equipment, support in setting control points, and document field notes as part of a fast-paced survey crew.

We value outdoor work ability, travel readiness, and a collaborative attitude. A high school diploma or GED is required, with pre-employment screening and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Field experience in surveying or related field is required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Flexible schedule including some evenings/weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work using survey equipment under supervision.
• Assist in establishing control points and survey monuments.
• Document field survey notes accurately and timely.
• Complete electronic reporting of time and project outcomes.

Skills

Field experience

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we’re not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Survey Technician with experience and enthusiasm to join our Bridgeport, WV survey team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a can-do attitude to every task, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the survey crew chief or PLS, perform field work using survey equipment
• Assist in the establishment of control points and survey monuments
• Assist in documenting field survey notes
• Complete electronic reporting of time and project outcomes

What You’ll Bring

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Driver’s license: Valid driver’s license required

Field experience: Previous experience as a survey technician or in a field crew capacity preferred

Physical ability: Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions for extended periods

Travel: Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Flexibility: Schedule flexibility, including availability for some evenings and weekends

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind. We invest in our employees’ futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays — a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week’s work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.