Lead Field Survey Technician

Description

The Lead Survey Technician - Field works with various members of the surveying project team to deliver on time and accurate survey projects. The work is done almost entirely in local field work locations, but there will also be short-term travel field assignments outside of the KC area a few times per year.

Who We Are

Our everyday work impacts how people do everyday living, through improved connectivity, transportation, safety, and community development. As a service business, we are all about our people. Our shared values and objectives focus on integrity and professionalism. We embrace teamwork, process management, and collaboration and are growth oriented because we believe growth creates opportunities. As each person continues to learn and grow professionally, we advance as an organization.

What We Do

Our Surveying team brings extensive knowledge and experience to each project. Our team of dedicated professionals utilize the latest technologies to ensure accurate data collection and project success.

How You Can Grow With Us

Opportunities for growth are endless based on your desire to learn. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. Positions such as Project Manager, Lead CAD Engineering Tech and Project Surveyor may be in your future.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Able to adjust and operate surveying equipment to collect accurate and precise survey data that is reliable for design and construction projects
• Operates and utilizes all survey equipment - GPS and conventional in the performance of boundary, ALTA, topographic and engineering surveys
• Works from notes, sketches, maps, and other material to complete survey tasks with supervision
• Utilizes technology on boundary, ALTA, topographic and engineering surveys and provides guidance to other technicians
• Communicates with the Project Surveyor or Project Manager before, during and after completion of field work to properly relay information on field conditions on-site
• Begins to oversee and directs the work of other Survey Technicians
• Works with Project Surveyor to develop understanding of managing and monitoring schedules and project level financials
• Communicates with the client regularly to ensure satisfaction with work performed, and to overcome obstacles in the performance of field duties
• Responsible for clear, informative, and accurate field notes
• Under the direction of the Project Surveyor or Project Manager, begins to develop understanding of completing advanced analysis of survey data
• Works cooperatively with multiple crews
• Takes responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and welfare of all equipment in the field, including the work vehicle
• Trains or assists in training of less experienced staff and helps them resolve technical problems
• Brings field shots into CAD to process codes and line work prior to delivery to the survey drafting technician
• This position may have direct reports
• This position is regularly scheduled for 40 hours per week and will have overtime as needed

Position Requirements

Experience

• 6 years survey crew experience preferred
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education (ex. CST)
• Demonstrated knowledge of field operations on boundary, ALTA, TOPO, & construction projects
• A valid drivers license must be maintained and insurable
• Survey operations and survey equipment experience is required

Skills

• Advanced proficiency with data collectors and total stations (conventional and robotic)

• Physical working requirements:
  • Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to walk up/down stairs
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
  • Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally

• Must understand algebra, trigonometry, and geometry

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Survey Technician (CST) classes in process or completed
• Geospatial industry degree preferred