Survey Technician

United Consulting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Survey Technician to support field crews with a range of surveying tasks. You will work closely with the Survey Crew Chief on route, topographic, boundary, ALTA/ACSM, construction staking and right-of-way staking projects.

Position requires a High School Diploma and the ability to operate surveying instruments, record accurate field notes, and coordinate with office staff for data transfer. Outdoor work in varied weather is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; relevant training preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with field surveying equipment and public works plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in field surveys including route, topographic, boundary, and staking tasks.
• Record field notes accurately in a field book and organize data.
• Operate data collectors and transfer data to office systems.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public works plans knowledge

Deadline oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Differential levels

Data collectors

Job description

Title: SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Department: Survey

Reports To: Survey Crew Chief

Education: High School Diploma

Registration: None

Experience: None

Duties

• Assist Survey Crew Chief in performing field work for route, topographic, boundary, ALTA/ACSM, construction staking and R/W staking surveys
• Perform project research
• Perform reconnaissance for all pertinent survey control information
• Collect and Layout accurate survey data for route, topographic, boundary, ALTA/ACSM, construction staking and R/W staking surveys
• Accurately record field notes in a field book
• Assist in downloading and uploading information to data collectors
• Communicate with field and office staff to provide quality services
• Maintain all field equipment and vehicle
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding clients and company practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Possess good communication skills
• Able to work within a “team concept”
• Proficient in use of total stations, GPS equipment, differential levels and data collectors
• Working knowledge of construction plans for public works projects
• Ability to meet deadlines

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Able to work 9 or more hours per work day
• Able to work 40 or more hours per work week, as needed
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions traversing uneven or difficult terrain while carrying survey equipment
• Able to drive survey vehicle
• Able to drive rebar, lath, stakes and/or hubs into the ground as needed
• Able to dig and/or probe into pavement or ground for pertinent survey information
• Able to lift utility structure lids or covers

Other Requirements

• Possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License
• Maintain compliance for MICCS program
• Agree to abide by the personnel policies identified in the Company Policy