Job Description

Survey Field Technician

Department: Community Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jackson, MI

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Survey Field Technician for our Jackson, MS office. The Survey Field Technician will work under the direction of the Party Chief, operating and maintaining survey equipment, collecting and downloading survey data, ensuring safety standards are maintained, and assisting the Party Chief as directed.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Assist Party Chief Support the Party Chief in daily survey operations.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain survey equipment under the guidance of the Party Chief.
• Safety Compliance Know, understand, and demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment, and maintain safety standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Keep equipment charged, clean, and in good working order.
• Punctuality and Reliability Must be punctual and reliable in carrying out assigned duties.
• Field Work: Cut and clear brush along survey lines, drive rebar, stakes, hubs in the ground, and perform other field tasks as required.
• Data Collection: Collect data of existing features for various survey operations such as Boundary, Topographic, ALTA, Route surveys, etc.
• Survey Procedures: Have a working knowledge of proper survey procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Experience: Prior survey experience and/or specialized vocational training in survey technology preferred, but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with total station, robotic total station, RTK base rove GPS, VRS GPS, and levels, with preference given to experience with Trimble equipment.
• Driving Record: Must have an insurable driving record.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform moderately strenuous tasks, including lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain.
• Availability: Ability to work locally or out of town for extended periods.
• Appearance: Maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times.
• Teamwork: Ability to carry out instructions and tasks assigned by the Party Chief.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.