Survey Technician/Drone Operator

Kimble

Survey Technician/Drone Operator

Dover, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The surveying technician will be surveying a variety of terrain for analysis.

    About us: Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Previous experience as a Construction or Mining Surveyor
    • Bachelor’s degree in surveying (preferred)
    • Must have FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilots License or ability to pass exam within 2 months of hire.
    • AutoCAD experience is necessary. Experience with Carlson Civil and Mining preferred.
    • Pix4D photogrammetry or similar software experience necessary.
    • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check

    Knowledge and Skills:

    • Experience with survey computations and platting as well as field experience required.
    • Preferred, but not required: processes conventional and GPS data using Trimble Business Center or similar software
    • Experience with UAV use in survey applications as well as photogrammetry software required.

    Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Provides assistance in preparing a survey site for analysis. Tests/evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
    • Obtains survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using RTK GPS, Total Station, UAVs, and other surveying instruments.
    • Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints and other engineering documents.
    • Provides assistance in performing technical surveys (e.g. topographic and planimetric assessments) on assigned projects/land parcels
    • Surveyor uses AutoCAD software to assist in production of detailed topographic surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Record of Surveys, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, and other various survey related documents.
    • Use Pix4D photogrammetry software to assist in production of detailed topographic surveys and orthophotos. Use Trimble Business Center to generate Equipment GPS files.
    • Provides assistance in researching County records and preparing a survey.
    • Conducts various studies and data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs and/or ensure compliance
    • All other duties as assigned by management.

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) retirement plan with match
    • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
    • Employee assistance program (EAP)
    • Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
    • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Employee Discount Program