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Survey Technician

KLJ • Full-time • Valley City, North Dakota, United States • 4h ago

What You’ll Do

Under direct supervision, you will:

Assist with collecting and analyzing data from deeds, titles, utility records, structural plans, and related documents.
Operate survey instruments (such as Leica Robotic Total Stations and GPS equipment) to support boundary, topographic, as-built, subdivision, profile, and existing condition surveys.
Support construction compliance verification and field staking activities.
Assist with mapping, drafting, and preparation of survey documentation.
Generate accurate field notes, photographs, sketches, calculations, and digital files using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar software.
Help verify conformance with applicable regulations, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
Maintain strong safety practices in all field operations.
Participate in ongoing training and skill development.
Uphold professional conduct and KLJ’s standards of quality and ethics.

What You Bring

Education

High School Diploma required.
Technical coursework in surveying, geomatics, or civil technology preferred.

Technical Awareness

Basic understanding of land survey principles and practices.
Familiarity with survey equipment and field procedures.
Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar platforms preferred.

Professional Strengths

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.
Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical environments.
Self-motivated and dependable in outdoor, field-based settings.
Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.

Work Environment

This is primarily a field-based position:

40+ hours per week
Approximately 80% field / 20% office
Occasional travel depending on project needs

Field work includes working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.

Employees must be able to:

Walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day
Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical tasks required for field surveying

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