A survey technician responsible for performing various land surveying activities using specialized equipment, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with team members to support land development and construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Perform survey activities including leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built, boundary, profile, and cross-section surveys.
Set up, adjust, and operate Trimble survey equipment such as total stations, data collectors, and GPS units.
Measure distances, angles, and elevations for staking and survey purposes.
Review and adjust survey field calculations as needed.
Establish and locate vertical and horizontal control points.
Measure utility points including curb, gutter, water, sewer, storm drain, and paving using Trimble equipment.
Prepare accurate field notes and complete as-built drawings.
Maintain survey work-issued vehicles, laptops, and equipment.
Read and interpret engineering plans.
Work independently or collaboratively within a survey crew.
Mentor and assist with training and professional development of survey crew members.
Requirements
Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and profile and cross-section surveys.
Set up, adjust, and operate Trimble survey equipment including total station, data collector, and GPS equipment.
Take pride in measuring distances, angles, and elevations for staking purposes.
Review survey field calculations and adjust when needed.
Locate or establish vertical and horizontal control.
Utilize Trimble equipment to measure all utility points including curb and gutter, water sewer, storm drain, and paving.
Prepare accurate field notes and complete as-built drawings.
Responsible for maintaining work-issued vehicles, laptops, and survey equipment.
Follow Atwell’s safety protocols.
Work independently as a one-man crew or collaborate with a survey crew member.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
Previous experience working outside is preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, inspectors, and team leaders.
Availability to travel as required.
Prior experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to verify calculations are correct is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial, and work life services
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