Surveyor

Sawtooth Mining, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawtooth Mining, LLC in the United States seeks a field survey and CAD technician to conduct ground surveys, collect data, and support mine planning. You will operate GPS and traditional equipment, draft mine plans in AutoCAD, and assist in data management.

The role includes piloting UAS for aerial surveys, calculating volumes, maintaining machine control systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary education in civil engineering technology, surveying, or related discipline.
• FAA Part 107 drone license required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Experience with surveying at a surface mining operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field data collection using GPS and traditional surveying equipment.
• Pilot UAS for aerial surveys and produce topographic maps and volumes.
• Draft using AutoCAD for mapping, mine plans, and permitting.
• Establish control and targets for aerial surveys; manage data in spreadsheets.
• Calculate monthly pit inventory and prepare end-of-month reports and maps.

Skills

Land surveying principles

Engineering concepts

Strong communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

Two years post-secondary education in civil engineering technology or surveying

FAA Part 107 drone license or to be obtained within 60 days

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson/Trimble

Microsoft 365

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for conducting ground and unmanned aerial surveys, processing and managing survey data, and providing AutoCAD drafting support for mining operations. The role installs, maintains, and troubleshoots machine control systems to ensure accurate positioning and operational efficiency. Working closely with engineering, geology, and operations teams, the incumbent provides surveying and technical support essential to mine planning, development, and production activities, while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal environmental regulations.
• Collect field data using GPS and traditional surveying equipment.
• Calculate volumes moved by equipment, including stockpile volumes, truck/shovel yards, pond capacities, etc.
• Establish control and targets for aerial surveys.
• Pilot UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for aerial surveys and process data to produce topographic maps, calculate quantities, and produce aerial photos.
• Perform CAD applications such as volume computations, haul/ramp designs, and 3-D modeling.
• Manage data in spreadsheets as required.
• Calculate monthly pit inventory and ore severed for royalty payments, as well as end-of-month reports and maps.
• Construction staking of haul roads, ponds, boundaries, etc.

OTHER DUTIES

• Create GPS files for equipment in the operations department.
• Draft using AutoCAD for mapping, permitting, mine plans, etc.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate surveying and machine control equipment.
• Provide various survey support to departments for special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently or cooperatively with co-workers on projects while organizing day-to-day activities.
• Knowledge of land surveying and engineering principles and practices.
• Proficient in technology (AutoCAD, Carlson/Trimble, Microsoft 365).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with surveying at a surface mining operation.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Minimum of two years of post-secondary education in civil engineering technology, surveying, or a related discipline and/or appropriate surveying and computer experience.
• Additional relevant surveying experience preferred.
• An FAA Part 107 drone license is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

• Intermittently: None
• Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday): lifting to 60 lbs. (lath, GPS equipment, briefcase); pushing and pulling 30 lbs. (supply drawers in survey vehicle); stooping, kneeling (pounding stakes, work over drafting table); crouching and crawling (pounding stakes and pins); reaching and handling (pulling lath off pallet, equipment out of survey vehicles).
• Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday): carrying 50 lbs. (lath, GPS equipment, briefcase); climbing and balancing (spoils, pits survey, survey vehicles); fingering (run total station, data rec., computer work); depth perception (driving, all phases of surveying); color vision (AutoCAD, color coding maps, flagging, painting).
• Continually (2/3 – 3/3 of workday): standing and walking (staking and surveying); sitting (drafting, computer, survey vehicles); repetitive motion (computer work, data recording, driving, lath); speaking and hearing (radio communication and office work); seeing (all phases of surveying).

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

As part of the NACCO Natural Resources portfolio of businesses, which includes North American Coal and North American Mining, Sawtooth Mining brings the benefit of over 110 years of mining experience. Our actions result from the core value of responsible behavior – in our customer relationships, our focus on safety, our involvement in the communities where we live and work, and our care for the environment.