Job Title: Survey Technician

Job Description

This candidate must be knowledgeable of and abide by safety requirements, and have a good understanding of traffic control and safety procedures for a variety of surveying and construction operations. The candidate will be responsible for the care, cleaning, and use of a variety of surveying tools and equipment including field radios. They will handle daily operation, checking, and basic field adjustments on transits, total stations, total electronic stations, data collectors, levels, compasses, tribrachs, and tripods. The candidate should be knowledgeable of the principles of performing basic surveys: leveling, traversing, triangulation, trilateration, public land surveys, metes and bounds surveys, construction surveys, and photo control surveys. They will coordinate field work for a variety of standard types of surveys under the supervision of a Party Chief and are expected to keep neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross-section surveys.

Responsibilities

• Abide by safety requirements and understand traffic control and safety procedures.
• Care for, clean, and use a variety of surveying tools and equipment including field radios.
• Handle daily operation, checking, and basic field adjustments on transits, total stations, total electronic stations, data collectors, levels, compasses, tribrachs, and tripods.
• Perform basic surveys including leveling, traversing, triangulation, trilateration, public land surveys, metes and bounds surveys, construction surveys, and photo control surveys.
• Coordinate field work for various types of surveys under the supervision of a Party Chief.
• Keep neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations.

Essential Skills

• Surveying
• Land surveying
• Data collection
• Total station
• 6 months of experience using robotic total stations and data collectors
• Attendance and punctuality on job sites
• Experience with as-built, transportation and site surveys for wetlands and sitework
• GPS
• Topographic surveys

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Robotic Total Station setup
• Data Collection
• Comfortable working outside in different weather conditions
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Reliable employee

Work Environment

This is a 40-person company with a family-oriented environment that values the success and growth of its employees. The surveying group specifically consists of 3 CAD drafters and 13 surveyors but is rapidly growing. The position is field-based, requiring travel throughout the state and work in outdoor conditions. The company offers a company car or mileage reimbursement for travel. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with some flexibility. Employees are encouraged to pursue their surveying licenses, and the company reimburses for all classes, fees for testing, and yearly renewal. During the contract, employees will earn 1 week PTO as well as paid holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00

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 Rocky Hill,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $22 - $30