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NorthStar
Senior Survey Technician
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A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.
$59,768 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Survey Technician NorthStar
- 3.0 Chico, CA Job Details Full-time $40.00
- $49.
Our mission is our passion:
We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we "show up" for our clients and each other. For us, these aren't just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily. That's the kind of work environment you can expect at NorthStar. Sound appealing? Welcome to NorthStar. Your Job Responsibilities Field surveys as Party Chief or crew member. Provides lead direction and oversight to survey party personnel in the field. Trains and instructs lower-level technicians on surveying principles and procedures. Operates surveying instruments to determine points, lines, angles, elevations and distances for control, property, boundary, construction, photogrammetric and topographic surveys. Runs lines and grades for assigned projects and makes field adjustments within specified limits; takes field notes and makes field sketches. Makes sound, independent surveying decisions in the field. Reduces field notes and calculations in the office. Maintains daily records of work performed with a high degree of detail. Expected to anticipate, identify and correct problems as they arise in the field. Maintain assigned survey vehicle in clean and excellent working condition; includes service and maintenance. Responsible for daily equipment inventory What You Must Have to Apply High School Diploma or equivalent Five (5) years full time experience with a combination of two (2) years as an full time Assistant Technician and three (3) years as a full time Associate Technician, or Five (5) years full time survey experience performing technician level surveying tasks with a minimum of two (2) years full time experience as a Party Chief. Proficiency with the use of personal computers, word processing and spreadsheet software, and operation of field survey equipment. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and clean DMV record What we prefer you have Strong math skills, preferably with course work in Geometry and Trigonometry Course work in geomatics or land surveying Your Skills Advanced ability to interpret maps, drawings and diagrams. Familiarity with AutoCAD and COGO software to draft topographic maps, plats and boundaries and other survey documents, and record drawings. Previous experience working on construction sites and familiarity with construction activities, hazards and safety measures. Proficiency with the use of Trimble Survey software. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Strong work ethic and accountability. Ability to work as a team player and interact well with others. Additional Local and some out of town travel is required Compensation and Benefits Pay Rate $40.00- $49.23 based on relevant experience Medical Insurance
- employee stipend that may cover up to 100% of premium Dental Insurance
- 100% paid by NorthStar for employee Vision Insurance
- 100% paid by NorthStar for employee Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) with employer matching up to 4% of salary, 100% vesting immediately 8 days paid holidays Licensure/Certification reimbursement of costs Annual profit-sharing bonus Relocation reimbursement Work Environment, Physical, Visual, Mental and Environmental Characteristics of the Senior Survey Technician Position Work Environment Job environment includes indoor (estimated 5%) and outdoor (estimated 95%) exposures; duties may include moving from one environment to another.
- NorthStar is proud to partner with both public and private sector clients. We have worked with a range of clients in multiple industries: City and County Agencies, Construction Companies, Schools, Native American Tribes, Non-profit Organizations, Health Care Entities, Utility Companies, Local Developers, and Small Businesses. Time for Life
- We are as passionate about enjoying life as we are about the great work we do.
- mile historic Bidwell Park and around Chico, there are abundant outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, star gazing, etc.