Survey Technician - Traveling

SGC Survey, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

SGC Survey, Inc. is hiring a Survey Technician to join our traveling field crews across the United States. This entry-level role supports large-scale energy infrastructure projects by operating survey instruments and collecting data used in client plans and reports.

Per diem is eligible, and wage is negotiable based on experience. Travel will be 80-100% to field sites. Valid driver''s license is required; drug screening and background checks (including 7-year criminal history and MV history) are

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license required.
• Must pass drug screening and a background check including a seven year criminal history check and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional surveying equipment, including total stations, levels and data collectors.
• Execute field assignments using prescribed methods as requested by a Project Manager or senior Technician.
• Apply standard practices and techniques, collect data, notes discrepancies and follow operations through steps.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of survey equipment, equipment room and survey vehicles.
• Notify the project supervisor of supplies running low.
• Receive supervision on new aspects of assignments.

Skills

Data collection

Attention to detail

Tools

Total stations

Levels

Data collectors

Job description

Compensation: From $18.00 per hour, higher hourly wage negotiable based on experience. Per diem eligible. Full time traveling field crew.

SGC Survey specializes in large scale linear energy infrastructure projects across the United States. We are seeking a dedicated Survey Technician to join our field survey crews. In this role you will support our projects by operating conventional surveying equipment and collecting accurate survey data that feeds the plans and reports we deliver to clients. This is an entry level position with room for growth; no prior experience is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operate conventional surveying equipment, including total stations, levels and data collectors.

Execute specific field assignments using prescribed methods as requested by a Project Manager, Project Surveyor or senior Survey Technician.

Apply standard practices and techniques, collect data, keep proper notes, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps.

Maintain organization and cleanliness of the survey equipment, the equipment room and all survey vehicles.

Notify the project supervisor of the status of supplies that may be running low.

Receive supervision on new aspects of assignments.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license required.

Must pass drug screening and a background check, including a seven year criminal history check and motor vehicle record check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel requirement: 80 to 100 percent to field project sites.

Motor coordination with finger dexterity (keyboarding, instrument operation) most of the workday.

Physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds frequently.

Physical effort in navigating difficult terrain frequently.

BENEFITS

401(k) with company match, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, HSA and FSA, paid time off, flexible schedule, employee assistance program, employee discount, professional development assistance, tuition reimbursement, referral program and retirement plan.

Location: Anywhere (traveling field crew)|Pay: From $18.00 per hour, negotiable with experience, per diem eligible|Type: Full time