Survey Technician (Melbourne, FL)

Haley and Ward, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Roth option

PTO

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Work-life balance

Job summary

Haley Ward is seeking a Survey Technician in our Melbourne, FL office to support daily boundary, topographic, as-built surveys, and construction layout. The role requires proficiency with optical and digital instruments, handheld controllers, and data collectors.

This position involves maintaining precision equipment, vehicles and supplies with safety and accuracy. A background check will be conducted; Haley Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and relocation assistance is not specified.

Qualifications

• + Minimum of 3–5 years of survey experience preferred.
• + Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• + Working knowledge of land surveying practices and modern tools.
• + Comfort with machete, shovel and sledgehammer.
• + Ability to maintain effective working relationships with project staff.
• + Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and safeguard precision equipment, vehicles and supplies.
• Perform boundary, topographic, as-built surveys and construction layout.
• Check and calibrate instruments and batteries.
• Assist Field Survey Party Chief in field assignments.
• Operate Data Collectors to assemble company-standard information.
• Set wooden stakes and iron pins as directed.

Skills

Survey experience

Communication

Written instructions

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Data Collectors

Job description

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team of close to 300 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans - Paid monthly stipend if you have health insurance elsewhere!
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more!

What you can expect to be doing:

Haley Ward is looking for a Survey Technician in our Melbourne, FL office to support daily operations, including boundary, topographic, as-built surveys, and construction layout. The role requires proficiency with optical and digital instruments, handheld controllers, and data collectors. Additionally, the employee is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding precision equipment, work vehicles, and ensuring the availability of necessary supplies.

• Equipment and supplies maintenance
• Check and clean instruments including EDM, GPS, rods and prisms
• Check and adjust plumb rod bubble
• Sharpen cutting tools
• Inspect and recharge equipment batteries
• Check the general operative condition of assigned vehicle, including gas, oil and tire pressure
• Secure vehicle and equipment at the end of the workday,
• Remove and store instruments and other valuables in the office
• Inventory supplies and restock as needed; identify/obtain-needed supplies required for the day’s work assignments
• Clear underbrush for instrument sighting
• Set wooden stakes and iron pins into ground as directed
• Transport equipment and supplies as needed to operate and measure distance with a total station
• Obtain readings from standard, direct reading, cut and fill rods
• Assist Field Survey Party Chief in accomplishing field assignments in an efficient manner
• Operate Data Collectors as directed by Field Survey Party Chief to assemble Company standardized information
• Become familiar with descriptions, coding and techniques for Data Collection

Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical stamina to work long hours outdoors under various field conditions, and to lift and carry 60 pounds. Year-round outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions. Work hours are subject to change with overtime work as needed to meet project schedules. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

What you will need to succeed:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of survey experience preferred
• Ability to understand and following written and oral instructions, ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of land surveying practices and techniques and knowledge of modern survey devices and modern survey methods.
• Work requires comfortability with using a machete, shovel and sledgehammer or other appropriate tools.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with project managers, subordinates, related personnel and limited contact with the general public.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Melbourne, FL - Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required)