Survey Technician Job at KLJ, Valley City, ND

  • KLJ
  • Valley City, ND

Job Description

Description 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



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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Job Tags

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