Survey Field And Cad Technician

Job Description

Do you have a hard time deciding whether you would rather be out in the field surveying or working in the office? Why not both?

James River Surveying is seeking a Survey CAD/Field Technician to join our team in Richmond, VA. This candidate would spend about half their time working from their home office drafting, and half in the field surveying. Survey types typically include boundary, topographic, mortgage, and ALTA.

We work within a 1-hour radius of the greater Richmond area and do not require overnight travel, and office work can be done from your home. We offer flexible work hours to qualified candidates.

You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Land Surveys.

Job Responsibilities

You will work within a small team that closely coordinates and distributes survey work for the week. Once work is assigned, you will spend about half of your time on each of the following:

• Process survey data and create boundary, topographic, and mortgage surveys using Carlson Survey
• Search legal and survey records as needed to complete work
• Works via phone and in writing with Land Surveyor and field crews to coordinate work efforts
• Locate and/or set (when necessary) property corners
• Operate a Trimble Robotic total station to collect all location data in data collector, typically as a 1-person crew
• Take clear, detailed field notes and sketches
• Recognize potential issues in the field and report them to the office
• Review field collected survey data to ensure project requirements are met, submit to office at end of each day

Other tasks include:

• Communicating with the clients in the field on behalf of the company
• Maintaining and protecting all surveying equipment to ensure its readiness for daily use
• Maintaining vehicle to good working condition and professional appearance
• Training and mentoring other survey crew personnel in the use of all equipment and procedures (when needed)
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures
• Performing other duties or special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma and 3+ years' experience in land surveying
• Proficiency in CAD is required, with experience in Carlson Survey a plus
• Experience running total station and data collector
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Willing to learn new concepts and adapt to new technologies
• Proficient communication skills including verbal and written, interpersonal and organizational
• Ability to interact professionally with other staff
• Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Desired Qualifications:

• Trimble Robotics (Trimble Access) & Carlson Survey

Abilities:

• Lifts at least 40 pounds when in field
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
• Work outdoors in the heat as well as the cold
• Regularly required to sit in an office environment

James River Surveying offers:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work hours
• No overnight travel
• Monthly Vehicle Allowance
• Employee Health Benefits are Covered 100% by Employer
• 401k Match
• Annual Bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23226