Job Title: Land Survey Technician

Job Description

We are looking for a driven and hard-working candidate looking to get into the field land surveying. This person will be aiding and working alongside the survey party crew chief on numerous projects in South Carolina. Projects vary: DOT, Commercial, Federal, Government, Industrial, Power Companies, Warehouses, etc.

Responsibilities

• Locate, review, and research job locations for identifying landmarks, physical objects, and significant land changes that would affect the survey.
• Supervise the work of the survey crew, evaluate priorities, and coordinate and organize the work efforts.
• Supervise the standard of work being performed and derive the necessary field calculations from work completed.
• Supervise the maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Ensure that angles, distances, and other collected information are accurate and conform to regulations and standards.
• Coordinate findings of the work with engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed.
• Complete daily logs and expense reports.
• Complete company and/or client safety forms and make sure all crew members are following safety procedures.
• Consult with computer operators and review the final production of work performed.
• Familiarity with commonly used surveying terms and with the use and care of survey tools and other survey field equipment used for measuring, sighting, and leveling required.
• Familiarity with and proficiency in the operation of survey equipment such as the Total Station/Data Collector, Level, and various Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years of surveying experience.
• Good technical skills: process-oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail-oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Surveying experience is a plus.
• Hard-working and great communication skills.
• Proficiency in data collection/Total Station, surveying, land surveying, topography, and construction stakeout.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $18 - $23