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Survey Field Technician 2 (Instrument Person) – Kissimmee Office
KPM Franklin is a rapidly growing civil engineering and land surveying firm seeking a full-time survey field tech 2 (instrument person) for our Kissimmee office. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of field experience as an instrument operator and/or rodman. This person will assist the survey crew chief with completing crew assignments for survey field projects; be able to accurately and efficiently clear lines, establish points, tape, chain and level in the field; keep assigned crew vehicle clean, properly maintained and stocked with necessary supplies; load and unload, clean and store field surveying equipment, and report any mechanical or safety related equipment and vehicle problems to the crew chief. All applicants must have a Florida driver's license with a clean driving record and be willing to work overtime and occasionally travel out of town for an extended period of time. This person also must be physically able to stand for long periods of time on various surface types while working outdoors in all terrain and under all weather conditions.
KPM Franklin offers a competitive salary with health benefits, PTO with paid holidays, 401K, long- and short-term disability, life insurance and continuing education packages.
Project Management Responsibilities
• Assist the survey crew chief with completing crew assignments for survey field projects
• Able to accurately and efficiently clear lines, establish points, tape, chain and level in the field
• Keep assigned crew vehicle clean, properly maintained and stocked with necessary supplies
• Load, unload, clean and store field surveying equipment
• Report any mechanical or safety related equipment and vehicle problems to the crew chief
• Work overtime and occasionally travel out of town for an extended period of time
• Physically able to work outdoors in all terrain and under all weather conditions
• Able to stand for long periods of time on various surface terrain
Education, Expertise and Experience Requirements
• High school diploma or GED certificate minimum
• Florida driver's license with a clean driving record
• Minimum 1-3 years of survey project management experience
• Proficient using and caring for GPS, total Station and data collector equipment
Personal Skills
• Good listener and team player with a positive attitude
• Critical thinker who uses logic and reason to solve problems
• Organized and detail oriented with ability to multitask
• Good math skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills and Experience, but not required
• Certified survey technician (CST) certification
• AutoCAD experience
• FDOT Work Group 8 surveying and mapping standards and procedures experience
• Experience using LiDAR processing and/or extraction software
Compensation and Benefits
• Excellent competitive salary
• Meaningful and challenging work environment with opportunities for career growth
• PTO package with paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Long- and short-term disability & life insurance paid 100% by KPM Franklin
• 401k with company contribution
• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Occasional overtime and travel out of town for extended period of time
Benefits: Health, PTO with paid holiday, 401k with company contribution, continuing education opportunities