Cogent Talent Solutions
Survey Technician
- Location
- Zionsville, IN, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28 October 2026 (today)
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About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Survey Technician / Crew Member to join our growing field operations team. This role requires a foundational knowledge of land surveying principles. You will act as the Crew Chief’s right hand, independently operating high-tech measurement equipment, executing field procedures, and troubleshooting data anomalies on-site. Your technical expertise will ensure accuracy and efficiency across boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction layout surveys.
Core Responsibilities Instrument Operation: Set up, calibrate, and independently operate advanced surveying equipment, including Robotic Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, and 3D laser scanners. Layout & Staking: Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and digital design files to accurately establish field layout stakes, offsets, and cut/fill markings. Field Computations: Perform on-the-spot coordinate geometry calculations and check measurements using data collectors to verify precision before leaving the job site. Data Management: Upload and download field data files, manage digital line work, and maintain comprehensive, professional field notes and sketches. Crew Support & Mentorship: Guide entry-level rodpersons on proper procedures, site safety, and equipment care; step in as acting Crew Chief when necessary. Site Recovery: Search for and successfully recover historical survey monuments, property corners, and section markers using metal detectors, shovels, and reference maps.
Required Qualifications & Experience Experience: Minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience as a land survey crew member or survey technician. Technical Skills: Proven proficiency with major surveying hardware and data collection software (e.g., Trimble Access, Leica Captivate, Topcon, or Carlson). Plan Reading: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering plans, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and construction blueprints. Physical Stamina: Ability to hike, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs over rugged, steep, or densely wooded terrain for full shifts. Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record to safely operate company utility vehicles and field trucks. Adaptability: Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and commute to varying job sites.
Work location
- Zionsville, IN, US
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Published 28 October 2026, last checked today. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.