Survey Field Technician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Survey Field Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Trains with Party Chief to understand and use engineering plans;
- Assists Party Chief in staking projects for construction;
- Responsible for assisting Party Chief with all field operations;
- Assists Party Chief in reviewing survey computations to determine accuracy of the data;
- Ability to travel for short periods of time;
- Responsible for keeping survey truck well stocked with survey supplies, clean and orderly;
- Responsible for equipment maintenance and batteries being charged on a daily basis;
- Assist with survey file processing and field calculations;
- Work on several jobs simultaneously;
- Maintain good client relations;
- Operate survey total station, GNSS / GPS and level instruments;
- Perform field work efforts for land surveying services of all types;
- Record survey data in field books and / or data collector;
- Maintain field equipment in a clean and secure manner;
- Perform pre – start vehicle checks to ensure operability, maintenance and safety.
Requirements:
- Appropriate health and safety knowledge / training;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Superior organizational skills;
- Commitment to take on the challenging work within the Wood organization;
- Preference will be given to those familiar with utility locating;
- Basic computer skills and technical competence;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy;
- Ability to travel to project site for extended periods of time.