Survey & Utility Locating Field Technician

Waldo Solutions; Marquette (MI); Remote; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel expenses

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, life, disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness program

Educational & professional development

Advancement opportunities

Hands-on equipment experience

Job summary

TriMedia Environmental & Engineering Services, LLC is seeking a Survey & Utility Locating Field Technician to support field projects across the United States. The role involves outdoor work, operating specialized equipment, and collecting accurate data for pipelines and electrical utilities.

Ideal candidates bring surveying/utility locating or GIS/engineering support experience, with willingness to travel up to 80% of assignments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying Technology, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, GIS, Engineering, Construction Management, Natural Resources, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or 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 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

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 other project partners
• Work safely around active construction sites, underground utilities, and heavy equipment
• Follow company, client, and project-specific safety requirements

Skills

Survey fieldwork

Field data collection

GPS/GNSS experience

Safety-minded

Education

Surveying technology degree

GIS/Geomatics degree

Civil/Engineering related degree

Tools

GPS equipment

Survey instruments

Utility-locating equipment

GIS software

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 software
• Construction 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 Affi­rmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals .. . ....….??