Survey & Utility Locating Field Technician

Midwest Startups; Marquette (MI); Remote; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel expenses for项目

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, life, disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness program

Educational and professional‑develop.

Job summary

TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services, LLC is seeking a Survey & Utility Locating Field Technician to support our Utility Services team on nationwide projects. You will perform construction staking, locate underground utilities, collect field data, and operate survey equipment in diverse field environments.

This role requires travel up to 80% across the United States. A background in surveying, GIS, or related fields is valued, with opportunities for hands-on growth and professional

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel up to 80% across the United States.
• Background in surveying, utility locating, GIS, engineering support, mapping, or related fieldwork.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Experience using GPS/GNSS, survey instruments, and utility-locating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking, field layout, and as-built surveys.
• Locate underground utilities using electronic locating equipment.
• Collect field data using GPS/GNSS, GIS, and surveying instruments.
• Operate and maintain survey, locating, and field-data equipment.
• Review completed work for accuracy and quality.
• Communicate with project managers, field crews, clients, and project partners.
• Work safely around active construction sites, underground utilities, and heavy equipment.
• Follow company, client, and project-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

GPS/GNSS experience

Field-data collection

Outdoor fieldwork

Education

Surveying Technology degree

Tools

GPS equipment

Survey instruments

GIS software

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

Full-Time | $22.00-$32.00 per HourNationwide Travel-Based PositionApplicants May Live Anywhere in the United StatesCompany Headquarters: Marquette, Michigan

TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services, LLC is looking for a Survey & Utility Locating Field Technician to join our growing Utility Services team.

This is a hands-on field position supporting pipeline and electrical utility design, construction, and maintenance projects across the country. You will work outdoors, operate specialized equipment, collect accurate field data, and help project teams safely locate and document underground utilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in surveying, utility locating, construction, GIS, engineering, mapping, inspection, environmental services, or other technical fieldwork.

You do not need to live near our headquarters in Marquette, Michigan. However, you must be comfortable traveling up to 80% of the time for project assignments throughout the United States.

What We Offer

• $22.00-$32.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Company-paid travel expenses for project assignments
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays
• Medical, life, disability, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Corporate wellness program
• Educational and professional-development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement and technical growth
• Hands-on experience with specialized survey and utility-locating equipment

Who We’re Looking For

We are open to candidates with different combinations of education, technical training, military service, and relevant work experience.

You may be a strong fit if you have one or more of the following:

• A degree in Surveying Technology, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, GIS, Engineering, Construction Management, Natural Resources, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in surveying, utility locating, construction, mapping, GIS, field-data collection, inspection, engineering support, telecommunications, transportation infrastructure, environmental services, or similar fieldwork
• Military experience involving mapping, engineering, utilities, construction, logistics, infrastructure, or field operations
• Technical, vocational, apprenticeship, or trade-school training combined with relevant field experience
• Experience using GPS equipment, survey instruments, utility-locating equipment, GIS software, or other field-data technology
• Outdoor field experience involving measurements, inspections, documentation, infrastructure, utilities, or construction
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant work experience

Direct surveying or utility-locating experience is helpful, but candidates with related technical and field backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Perform construction staking, field layout, and as-built surveys
• Locate underground utilities using electronic locating equipment
• Collect field data using GPS/GNSS, GIS, and surveying instruments
• Operate and maintain survey, locating, and field-data equipment
• Review completed work for accuracy and quality
• Communicate with project managers, field crews, clients, and other project partners
• Work safely around active construction sites, underground utilities, and heavy equipment
• Follow company, client, and project-specific safety requirements

What You’ll Need

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% throughout the United States
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather, terrain, and job-site conditions
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn new equipment and software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field crew
• Dependable communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Helpful Experience

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• GPS, GNSS, total stations, or other surveying instruments
• Electronic utility-locating equipment
• GIS or field-data collection softwareConstruction staking or as-built surveys
• Pipeline, underground utility, civil construction, or infrastructure projects
• Field inspections, mapping, or engineering support
• Reviewing field data or technical project documents

Travel and Work Environment

This is a travel-intensive position with assignments throughout the United States. Work is primarily performed outdoors at active construction, infrastructure, and utility sites.

Employees may occasionally travel to TriMedia's headquarters in Marquette, Michigan, for training, meetings, or project-related needs.

About TriMedia

TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services, LLC is an Indigenous-Owned Small Business Enterprise serving public-and private-sector clients throughout North America and abroad.

We provide environmental, utility, GIS, industrial hygiene, health and safety, and surveying services. Our team is known for being responsive, technically capable, and focused on finding practical solutions.

We strive to create a workplace built on safety, communication, teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TriMedia is an Equal Opportunity and Affi… We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.