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Survey Field Technician II (Instrument Operator)

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Pensacola, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Overview: A Survey Field Technician II is responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew with major objectives being: quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL: 

  • Be responsible for assisting a Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.
  • Major objectives are the quality of work (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations), safety, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.
  • Some overnight travel may be required.
  • Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Good technical skills.
  • Process-oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
  • EFB data collection experience preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared background check and negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

  • One (1) to two (2) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations and proficiency with land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS is required.
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
  • Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
  • Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER: Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALLemployees are owners & benefit from profits earned
  • Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
  • Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
  • Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
  • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
  • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has communities we serve, which is most like a community you live in
  • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.


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