Survey Technician

Kleinfelder Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician in Kansas City. This role supports engineers in civil, development, municipal, and environmental projects and includes both field and in-office responsibilities, providing opportunities for advancement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of survey calculations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in land surveying preferred.
• Valid driver's license necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.
• Communicate with contractors and manage field data.
• Prepare field notes and maintain records.

Skills

Survey calculations and techniques

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician in our Kansas City office. Our survey department is vital to assisting engineers on a wide array of civil, development, municipal and environmental projects. This position is predominantly a field position with opportunities for in‑office work and development to a qualified candidate. It is a support position to our existing PLS and Crew Chief with opportunities for advancement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions on specific assignments, objectives and complex workflows
• Perform a variety of in‑office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects as directed by PLS or OM
• Perform topographic, boundary, and construction surveys as directed by PLS or OM
• Review, download, and process field data
• Prepare field notes and maintain records
• Perform other like duties as assigned by PLS or OM
• Communicate with contractors and the Iowa One Call System
• Manhole and utility inspections

Requirements:

• Associate degree preferred but not required
• Knowledge of survey calculations, techniques, and procedures
• Valid driver’s license
• 3+ years of experience in land surveying is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated and able to follow directions

Professional Development:

• Training to be provided by veteran field staff for best surveying practices, expectations, and equipment usage
• Tutelage to be provided from Missouri PLS to aid in the development of candidate and Missouri licensure process if desired
• Civil3D training to be provided to candidate by in‑house staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position requires the ability to perform moderate physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. The ability to use a shovel, axe, hammer, pick, machete and other hand tools used to complete survey projects. The field crew will work year around outside in all kinds of weather.

V&K BENEFITS

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off‑site

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)