[Hiring] Senior Field Survey Technician @First American

Role Description

Responsible for measuring and mapping the Earth's surface. Measure distances, directions, and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface. In the field, they select known survey reference points and determine the precise location of important features in the survey area using specialized equipment. Surveyors also research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze data to determine the location of boundary lines.

What You'll Do:

• Taking and delivering quality field notes that will enable the drafter and Surveyor to be able to produce an accurate survey.
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the Robotic total station and GPS receiver, compile notes, make sketches, import/export data from the data collector and upload for LS review.
• Act as the primary contact for all on site clients, coordinate and schedule field visits and handle any issues that arise with any of our surveys on site.
• Work directly with the licensed surveyor to schedule all field visits, routes, equipment, vehicle, job information.
• Experience with Lieca, Trimble, Topcon, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• GPS and robotic systems knowledge is required.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to research survey related documents through public access and the internet.
• Must have valid driver's license with a clean DMV record.
• +75% of Travel Required.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ideal candidates are based in major markets such as Tampa or Orlando (FL), Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston (TX), Atlanta (GA), or Nashville (TN). Candidates outside of these areas are still encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Requirements

• Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote.
• This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.