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Survey Technician

Actalent
Detroit, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

Job Title: Survey Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Survey Technician where you will play a vital role in supporting daily field operations and ensuring accurate survey measurements. This position offers growth opportunities and a supportive work environment for long-term career development.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Survey Crew Chief in daily field operations.
  • Set up and operate survey instruments including total stations, GPS, levels, and data collectors.
  • Perform measurements for boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys.
  • Maintain field equipment and ensure proper care and calibration.
  • Record and organize field data accurately.
  • Follow company safety standards and protocols on job sites.

Essential Skills

  • 0–3 years of experience in land surveying or related field.
  • Familiarity with survey equipment (Trimble) is a plus.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and lift/carry equipment.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Team player with good communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • CST level 1 or CST level 2 certification is a plus.
  • Experience with survey techniques such as topography and construction staking.
  • Knowledge of operating total stations and field survey equipment.

Work Environment

The workday begins at 6:30 am with a report to the office, followed by transportation to job sites in a company vehicle. The role involves working outdoors in various conditions and requires the ability to lift and carry equipment. Reports are submitted via iPhone/iPad. The company fosters a family-oriented culture, offers tuition reimbursement, and supports the pursuit of licenses and certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $19 - $25

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