GPS Field Survey Technician

CompassData, Inc

GPS Field Survey Technician

Englewood, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    GPS Field Survey Technician

    We are a growing geospatial company based in Englewood, Colorado looking for new surveyors to join our team. We offer a flexible schedule, advanced training in GPS survey methods, and a chance to see the world!

    The Company: CompassData Inc. is a dedicated group of professionals who have been in the forefront of the geospatial industry since 1994. We have long been recognized in the geospatial community as a leading provider of global ground control data. We have an online archive of these ground control points that can bee seen on our webpage at www.compassdatainc.com/survey-mapping-data/ground-control-points-archive/

    The Position : We’re looking for a GPS Field Survey Technician with a good understanding of GIS, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, and Trimble GPS equipment. A good candidate will be self-motivated, technically savvy, able to travel within a week to two weeks’ notice and can use Google/Microsoft products such as Google Earth and Microsoft Excel.

    Responsibilities :

    • Travel planning to survey locations including booking flights, rental cars, and hotels
    • Utilize Trimble GPS units to collect high precision GPS data
    • Carefully document surveyed locations in field sketches, photos, and field notes
    • Transfer data from GPS, scan in field sketches, and upload the data on a nightly basis to our FTP servers
    • Identify & Survey National Geodetic Survey Monuments

    Minimum Requirements:

    • High School Degree or an Associate Degree
    • A valid driver’s license and US Citizenship
    • Ability to travel and stay in remote locations for days to weeks at a time
    • Must be able to obtain General Liability insurance and adhere to our Sub Contractor requirements
    • Possess excellent interpersonal/intrapersonal skills. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate in both verbal and written form is imperative.
    • Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently.
    • Willingness to problem-solve and troubleshoot field equipment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Survey, Geography, Geosciences or related field.
    • Experience with LiDAR equipment and software products for processing data.
    • Experience with Total Station and GPS hardware/software (Trimble, Leica, etc.)
    • Computer/Tablet proficiency on Windows, iOS, and Android.

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    Pay Range: $250 - $400 per day

    The Location: CompassData Inc. is based in Englewood, CO. The work is 100% in the field and does not require you to come in to the office. We have hired surveyors all around the U.S. and even have some living outside of the U.S.