Survey Field Technician (Instrument Operator)

About the Role

NV5 is seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician - (Instrument Operator) for its Cary, NC office. This entry-level position will assist the Party Chief and Survey Coordinator for timely completion of assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the survey total station and level instruments.
• Record survey data in field books.
• Maintain all survey equipment.
• Assist party chief with survey files and field calculations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-2 years of land surveying experience
• Ability to travel
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Quality oriented
• Patient
• Team oriented
• Responds well to constructive criticism
• Service oriented demeanor
• Mathematical competence for construction and survey computations

Physical Demands

• Subject to outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Work primarily in the field involving long-term standing and frequent walking, with common hazards at construction and project sites.
• Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment.