Survey Technician (Midland, TX)

POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction, the Survey Crew Member will perform a variety of survey tasks to support the survey crew’s daily operations. This position will assist the Survey Crew Chief ensuring accurate and precise field measurements, procedures, and note taking are adhered to. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides technical support while working independently under the direction of the Crew Chief and/or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Works closely with survey crew chief and office staff to ensure complete and accurate survey data collection, note keeping, field sketches Utilizes survey equipment to map existing features of the survey including but not limited to locations, shapes, elevations, and dimensions of land or features upon the land Performs field survey activities compliant with standards set by the company, state, and AEC/Surveying industry Operates and has knowledge of survey equipment functions, capabilities, and limitations Maintains/ upkeeps survey equipment and coordinates scheduling of calibrations and routine maintenance (if assigned this duty) Maintains, orders, and organizes survey supplies (if assigned this duty) Maintains, upkeeps, and organizes office location survey shop/storage Ensures unassigned survey trucks are kept clean, organized, stocked, and receive routine maintenance at the proper intervals (if assigned this duty) Participates in a team environment to achieve team/company goals Complies with all policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and environment Encouraged to obtain FAA part 107 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot’s license and collect data with UAV when needed/required Performs other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTSValid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record to meet company insurance requirementsBasic computer skills (AutoCAD/Civil 3d experience a plus)SKILLSPositive attitude, reliable, responsible, and self-starterHigh attention to detailGood analytic skillsAbility to communicate well both verbally and with written communication (notes, emails, etc.)Great listenerAsks questionsDesire to learn and growAbility to work well in a team environmentEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Land survey education preferred but not requiredNo survey experience necessary. Experience with topographic surveys, boundary retracement surveys, constructions staking preferred but not requiredWORKING CONDITIONSAbility to work outdoors including extreme temperatures and weather conditionsAbility to work in urban and rural sites/roadways both containing flat or uneven terrainAbility to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach while surveying and operating surveying equipmentAbility to lift, carry, and use survey equipment/supplies, some equipment/supplies weighing up to 50+ poundsAbility to cut and clear brush/trees as needed to complete survey dutiesPotential exposure to harmful plants, insects, wildlife, and busy trafficAbility to work overtime as neededWilling to travel and stay overnight for project locations over 2 hours from home officePlease apply online with Parkhill at: https://parkhill.synchr-recruit.com/job/451113/survey-technician-midland-tx?s=cl