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The GEL Group, Inc.

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.

$50,644 / year median in South Carolina

+7% projected growth

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Survey Technician The GEL Group, Inc. Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Professional ethics High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description About The GEL Group, Inc. The GEL Group, Inc. is a family of companies built around a shared commitment to protecting our environment and natural resources. For more than four decades, we have partnered with clients across the United States and around the world to provide trusted environmental and engineering services, surveying, analytical testing, remediation support, PFAS testing, and subsurface technologies. What sets GEL apart is the combination of advanced technology, experienced professionals, and a deep commitment to delivering defensible data on time. Across GEL Laboratories, LLC; GEL Engineering, LLC; GEL Solutions, LLC; and Cape Fear Analytical, LLC, our teams bring specialized expertise and a common purpose to every project. At the heart of our work is
GEL's Core Purpose:
To improve the quality of life for this and future generations by helping people protect and be good stewards of our environment and natural resources. That purpose guides how we serve our clients, support our communities, and approach every challenge with integrity, precision, and care. At GEL, we are proud of our legacy, but even more focused on the impact we can make moving forward. About the role GEL Engineering, LLC is seeking a motivated individual to join our team of survey professionals, and this job opening is based out of our Charleston, SC office. As a member of the Survey Group, the Survey Technician is responsible for the collection of surveying data needed to complete different types of survey work assignments for a variety of projects. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a can-do spirit and willingness to work hard as an individual contributor, as well as part of a team, to achieve shared success. What you'll do Execute all field work to meet specified GEL-quality standards and methods required by the project-specific tasks. Collect, input, edit, and interpret field data, and complete necessary checklists and forms in both hard copy and electronic systems. Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to design and analyze land, transportation, and water infrastructure projects. Meet timelines for delivery of all assigned work products in accordance with mutually agreed upon project schedules. Conduct routine tasks independently. Ensure all instrumentation and equipment are calibrated and maintained. Drive company trucks and keep them clean and orderly. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years' experience in land surveying preferred High School Diploma required Familiarity with commonly used surveying terms and with the use and care of survey tools and other survey field equipment Possess high ethical standards and support/demonstrate company core values 50 lbs. lifting requirement, ability to transport equipment across rugged terrain Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Skilled with Microsoft Office 365 applications including: Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean Motor Vehicle Record What We Offer A commitment to safety and corporate values that promote respect, integrity, and innovation. Competitive compensation. Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Life Insurance Plans, including Accidental and Critical Illness plans. Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. 401k plan with employer matching. Paid Time Off and holidays. Working Environment & Physical Demands Work is performed both in the office and out in the field. Projects may be completed at commercial, government, and industrial client's sites. Overnight travel is expected not to exceed 20%.