Survey Technician

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician in our Mason City office. Our survey department is vital to assisting engineers on a wide array of civil, development, municipal and environmental projects.  This position is predominantly a field position with opportunities for in-office work and development to a qualified candidate.  This position is a support position to our existing PLS and Crew Chief with opportunities for advancement.

V&K BENEFITS

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off-site

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Follow instructions on specific assignments, objectives and complex workflows

•    Perform a variety of in-office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects as directed by PLS or OM 

•    Performs topographic, boundary, and construction surveys as directed by PLS or OM

•    Review, download, and process field data

•    Prepare field notes and maintain records

•    Perform other like duties as assigned by PLS or OM

•    Communicate with Contractors and the Iowa One Call System

•    Manhole and Utility inspections

Requirements:

•    Associate degree preferred but not required.

•    Knowledge of survey calculations, techniques, and procedures 

•    Valid driver’s license

•    At least 1 year experience in land surveying is preferred

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•    Self-motivated and able to follow directions

Professional Development:

•    Training to be provided by veteran field staff for best surveying practices, expectations, and equipment usage

•    Tutelage to be provided from Iowa PLS to aid in the development of candidate and Iowa licensure process if desired 

•    Civil3D training to be provided to candidate by in-house staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to perform moderate physical work and to life and carry up to 100 pounds occasionally. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneed, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. 

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.