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Salary Range: $40,000-$60,000

POSITION TITLE

Survey Technician - Field/Instrument Operator

LOCATION

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

OVERVIEW

The Survey Technician/Instrument Operator is a field position as a member of a field crew and assists in the performance of boundary, topographic, hydrographic and construction surveys and meanwhile learns the methods, standards and procedures for the work. Responsibilities include completing a variety of professional assignments to facilitate the completion or roads, bridges, building sites, recreational areas, retracement of surveys and establishment of property corners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists survey crew chief with chaining and measuring, setting forward stationing, data collection and photographs of the survey as directed.
• Provides instrument work with plumb bob or with prism rod; clears brush and small limbs as necessary to obtain line of sight readings.
• Unloads and deploys equipment and materials, including set up/break down.
• Responsible for equipment care, cleaning, and general maintenance
• Assists with office survey duties including data entry, filing, copying, recordkeeping and file maintenance for survey records.
• Ensures consumables such as stakes, nails, flagging, monuments or marker paint are stocked.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, Associates Degree (preferred); strong in Mathematics
• Minimum two years of experience for Sr. Survey Technician.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a team focused environment and engage in creative, critical thought; takes initiative and can function at a high level on multi-disciplinary teams.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) + matching
• Paid time off
• Summer Fridays
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• Referral program
• Bonus pay