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Land Survey Field Technician
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What they do
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.
$49,514 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Land Survey Field Technician AMT Engineering - 4.5 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) 6% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Level Technical support GPS High school diploma or GED Driver's License Construction layout surveys Stocking Geographic Information Systems Associate's degree Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description A. Morton Thomas, LLC (AMT) is hiring a Land Survey Field Technician to work based out of our office in Washington, DC . This position requires NO previous survey experience. As part of this team, you will receive on the job training and support. With the opportunity to work alongside supportive management, tackle challenging projects, and develop your career, there is no better time to join AMT. Responsibilities Perform field survey activities to support the survey crew chief Field survey activities will include technical support: Operate survey instruments, levels, GPS, iPad, and data collector. Entry-level staff will be trained to operate survey instruments during the first year of employment Field survey activities will include manual labor support: open and investigate utility manholes, set survey points with sledgehammer, set survey points on construction sites, stock survey supplies in survey vehicle Perform daily field survey activities as directed by the survey crew chief Qualifications High School Diploma Certified Survey Technician, Associates Degree, Bachelors in Land Surveying or GIS preferred 0-1 years of experience Entry level position Basic knowledge of field surveying procedures desired but not mandatory Interpersonal skills to interface effectively with team members Positive attitude and professional bearing Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks and develop personally and professionally Must be service oriented and be excited to work in a team environment Valid Driver's License Why Join AMT? At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization - values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands. The AMT Difference Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company's stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. Competitive Benefit Package To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get: Tiered medical coverage Dental/Vision 401(k) with 6% company Match! Short- and long-term disability College savings plan Life insurance Paid time off Holidays Training/Certifications Apply Today! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.