What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at KLJ?
What You’ll Do
Under direct supervision, you will:
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Assist with collecting and analyzing data from deeds, titles, utility records, structural plans, and related documents.
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Operate survey instruments (such as Leica Robotic Total Stations and GPS equipment) to support boundary, topographic, as-built, subdivision, profile, and existing condition surveys.
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Support construction compliance verification and field staking activities.
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Assist with mapping, drafting, and preparation of survey documentation.
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Generate accurate field notes, photographs, sketches, calculations, and digital files using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar software.
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Help verify conformance with applicable regulations, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
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Maintain strong safety practices in all field operations.
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Participate in ongoing training and skill development.
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Uphold professional conduct and KLJ’s standards of quality and ethics.
What You Bring
Education
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High School Diploma required.
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Technical coursework in surveying, geomatics, or civil technology preferred.
Technical Awareness
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Basic understanding of land survey principles and practices.
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Familiarity with survey equipment and field procedures.
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Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar platforms preferred.
Professional Strengths
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.
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Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical environments.
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Self-motivated and dependable in outdoor, field-based settings.
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Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.
Work Environment
This is primarily a field-based position:
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40 hours per week
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Approximately 80% field / 20% office
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Occasional travel depending on project needs
Field work includes working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
Employees must be able to:
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Walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day
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Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
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Stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical tasks required for field surveying