Land Surveyor Technician

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Survey Field Technician, working under the direction of a Party Chief or Licensed Land Surveyor. You will spend significant time outdoors, conducting field surveys, collecting data using various instruments, and preparing reports. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in field survey work and proficiency with relevant software and equipment. You will be responsible for accurate measurements, problem-solving, and maintaining equipment. TAIT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements, health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The position involves both independent work and collaboration with a team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in field survey work utilizing various survey tools and equipment
• Minimum 2+ years of field experience on public and private construction staking and land development projects
• Recent field experience in Colorado
• Valid & current Driver’s License
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to walk & stand on a daily basis, for 8+ hours/day while visiting numerous job site locations
• Ability to carry, lift, and move survey equipment around job sites; load survey equipment on and off trucks each day; equipment weighing from 5lbs – 50lbs
• Ability to drive a vehicle to numerous job sites each workday
• Ability to work outdoors on a daily basis encounter various weather conditions and uneven terrain
• Ability to effectively & professionally communicate with all team members, clients, and contractors on job sites
• Ability to recognize and hear approaching traffic; awareness of environmental & job site surroundings (traffic, construction equipment, etc
• Position will require an annual physical & fitness for duty exam with hearing test

Responsibilities

• Visit various job sites throughout the workday to record survey measurements and other descriptive data
• Exercise some independent judgement in the field; precision and accuracy in all work; ability to follow verbal & written instructions
• Operate surveying instruments and various tools such as electronic distance measuring equipment (robotic total stations) to collect data on a location
• Set stakes and marks accurately to conduct a survey; search for previous survey points such as old stone markers
• Enter the data from surveying instruments into computers, either in field or office as necessary
• Prepare finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, ALTA surveys, corner staking, etc
• Research existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements and right of way documents; interpret survey documents
• May assist in maintaining field data records, survey project files and updates to systems
• Knowledge of all field duties and responsibilities, equipment and requirements in order to help support the field team; communicate effectively with the engineering team
• Conduct field visits and inspections at construction sites and a wide variety of outdoor locations by safely navigating all types of terrain in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Carlson Data Collection software, Robot Total Station/GPS, and Leica Survey Equipment a plus
• Previous experience with preparation of Subdivision Maps including Tract Maps, Parcel Maps and Records of Survey
• Experience in setting up map sheets for map check including closures, title review and interpreting required easements and dedications
• Previous experience in working with Party Chiefs and Survey Parties to analyze boundary establishment and processing field data
• Experience in the preparation of ALTA Surveys and Topographic Surveys
• Become familiar with CAD to support others in field survey crew utilizing CAD C3D 2020; analyze boundary establishment and process field data; analyzing field data and converting to a final product including plotting of utility data
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus

Benefits

• Salary range for position: $52,000/yr - $65,000/yr
• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
• Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth and development
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)