Survey Technician

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team!

LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

Job Description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Survey Technician opening in our Albany and Poughkeepsie, NY offices. As a Survey Technician for LaBella, you will perform survey work relating to topographic and boundary surveying, construction staking, structure monitoring and other surveying applications in support of land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. You will be working under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors.

Duties

• Assist survey crew chief in the completion of survey field assignments.

• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying.

• Operates advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners and data collections devices.

• Clear brush, drive stakes, take detailed notes, and make sketches.

• Processing of data and preparation of maps and other work products utilizing Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson and other software.

Salary Range: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of applicable experience preferred.

• Skilled in the use of GPS and Robotic Total Stations, data collectors survey and drafting technologies, preferred.

• Familiarity with Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson and OpenRoads software is a plus.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to work well on a team.

• Valid Driver's Licens

Physical Requirements:

• Drive a passenger vehicle.

• Wear personal protective safety gear most of the day.

• Work in cold or hot environments.

• Ability to carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.

• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule

• Health/Dental Insurance

• 401k Plan with Employer Match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off

• Leadership Development Program

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Referral Bonus Program

• Wellness Program

• Team Building Events

• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.