Survey Field Technician

Moore Bass Consulting is a growing, well-established civil engineering and surveying firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. Our professional services include Civil; Environmental; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; and Construction Administration.

Moore Bass Consulting has an opening for a Survey Field Technician in our McDonough, GA office under the direct supervision of a PLS.

General Description: The Survey Field Technician will be part of a survey crew performing construction stakeout, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, route surveys, etc. for public and private clients.

Key Duties:

• Standard application of surveying techniques and procedures.
• Use of survey equipment, including GPS, Robotic Total Station, and Scanners.
• Daily coordination with party chief, field coordinator, project managers, and other office staff.
• Work in a safe manner and obey all safety regulations.
• Daily uploading and downloading of data collectors.
• Daily care and charging of survey surveying equipment.
• Continually advance knowledge with upgrades in technology and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Preferred minimum of two (2) years’ experience in survey-related field.

• Basic understanding of mathematics and measurements.
• Knowledge of survey ethics and technical standards.
• Highly proficient in construction procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Ability to read and organize field notes.
• Ability to execute field staking.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Survey Field Technician to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight (8) hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
• Ability to maintain balance while working on watercraft or other surfaces.
• Ability to work effectively in extreme temperatures.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Survey Field Technician encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, dust, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, ready-mixed concrete, etc. that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Employee regularly works in close proximity to high volumes of fast-moving traffic.
• Work may be performed in heavily wooded areas.

What makes Moore Bass Consulting a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages. We are a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisors to our clients. Visit www.moorebass.com to learn more.

Some of our many benefits include:

• Health, wellness, and work/life benefits
• Superior health and dental insurance programs
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account – medical and dependent care
• Financial & retirement benefits
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off. Eligibility begins upon hire.
• 6 company paid holidays annually
• Professional development benefits
• Employer provides online professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (graduate & undergraduate)
• Employer pays professional license renewal fees

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $20 per hour.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Moore Bass Consulting is a Drug-Free Workplace and E-Verify Participant.

Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.