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Tait & Associates, Inc.
Survey Field 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 the U.S.
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Start Your Survey Career — Make Your Mark at TAIT Why TAIT? Hands-On Fieldwork — Gain experience collecting accurate survey data across diverse job sites Modern Survey Tools — Work with robotic total stations, GPS, Carlson, Leica, and Civil 3D Real Project Impact — Support boundary, topographic, and staking projects Learn From Experts — Train alongside experienced survey professionals Grow with Purpose — Build your surveying knowledge and advance your career at TAIT From field measurements to finished maps—start building your future at TAIT. Role at a Glance The Survey Field Technician works under the direction of a Party Chief, LSIT and/or Licensed Land Surveyor and prepares and follows project requirements. This position works outside extensively and can be exposed to all types of weather and outdoor conditions. This position will support our survey & engineering teams. The Survey Field technician is responsible for following the accuracy of the survey party's assignments, making accurate measurements, and solving survey problems that may arise. This position will be expected to work well remotely with all necessary equipment, maintain survey equipment in storage and on the truck for use at each jobsite, coordinate any survey equipment maintenance, and on occasion work in the field independently. Our survey team supports public, private commercial, and industrial development projects. What You'll Do Visit job sites to collect accurate survey measurements and field data. Follow instructions and exercise sound judgment with accuracy and attention to detail. Operate robotic total stations and other surveying equipment. Set stakes, place survey marks, and locate existing survey monuments. Enter field data into computer systems. Assist with grade sheets, topographic maps, ALTA surveys, records of survey, and corner staking. Research and interpret maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents. Maintain field records, project files, equipment, and system updates. Communicate effectively with survey and engineering teams. Safely work outdoors on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. What You'll Need Minimum 2 years' experience in field survey work utilizing various survey tools and equipment. Previous experience with Carlson Data Collection software, Robot Total Station/GPS, and Leica Survey Equipment a plus Previous experience with preparation of Subdivision Maps including Tract Maps, Parcel Maps and Records of Survey. Experience in setting up map sheets for map check including closures, title review and interpreting required easements and dedications. Previous experience in working with Party Chiefs and Survey Parties to analyze boundary establishment and processing field data. Experience in the preparation of ALTA Surveys and Topographic Surveys. Become familiar with CAD to support others in field survey crew utilizing