Survey Technician

$54,872 - $70,950/annually

Rochester, MN

This position performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead. Other duties include:

• Sets up real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
• Performs data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
• Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities.
• Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Assists survey lead in field construction by creating and/or checking survey notes, recovering, or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and setting right of way.
• Sets up and operates global positioning systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.

OR

One year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; PLUS, one year experience in performing roadway inspection, design, or related activities.

Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 1/24/2025:

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