Field Service Technician 1
Employment Type : Full-Time
Field Service TechnicianSummary:Surveying Field Service Technicians collect data utilizing common surveying equipment. They assist surveyors by visiting job sites and taking measurements along with other essential functions listed below. Essential Functions:- Perform manual labor such as bending, digging with a hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar and other items that may be heavy (between 5 and up to 50 lbs.) daily
- Set up, adjust and operate surveying equipment and instruments
- Maintain equipment and vehicles
- Assist in conducting surveys to determine location of natural features and man-made structures on the surface, underground and underwater
- Collect field data using common surveying equipment to report information back to surveyors and other Wightman professionals
- Measure, record and calculate data based on instrument readings
- Lay out, locate and recover markings, stakes, and other such signifiers at work locations
- Help create drawings and computer images of job locations
- Collect information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records and other relevant information
Required Skills & Behaviors:- Ability to plan, schedule work and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Broad computer knowledge and Microsoft Office applications
Organizational Relationships:- Reports directly to Crew Chief in the field
Required Education/Experience:- Varies by level. See Chart
- Valid Driver’s license
- Must pass a post offer drug test, and background check.
Preferred Education/Experience:- Associates Degree preferred
- Certified Survey Technician
Travel: Frequent local/regional travel Field Service Technician 1-3Level123
Experience0-3 Years 2+ Years 5+ Years
DegreeA high school diploma or its equivalent A high school diploma or its equivalent A high school diploma or its equivalent
KnowledgeCommonly-used concepts Standard concepts Familiar with a variety of concepts
SupervisionImmediate General May lead and direct work of others
Independent JudgmentNot typically required A certain degree of creativity and latitude required A wide degree of latitude and creativity is expected
Relies onInstructions & pre-established guide-lines Limited Experience and judgment Experience and judgment