Field Surveyor

Spriggs Excavation, Inc.

Field Surveyor providing precise surveying services and ensuring compliance with design specifications across U.S. project sites.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, New Mexico, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and calibrating survey equipment, including Topcon and Trimble GPS systems, while ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to design specifications. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and managing survey data using tools like SharePoint and Excel.

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Survey Equipment OperationTopcon GPS ProficiencyBlueprint InterpretationData Management with SharePointMathematical Calculation Competence

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Hard Skills

Survey EquipmentGPS SystemsMachine ControlMathematical CalculationsSurvey TechniquesBase StationsLaser TechnologyData CollectionBlueprint ReadingSurvey Data Organization

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TopconTrimbleBluebeamExcelMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

SurveyingConstructionDesign SpecificationsControl NetworksField Notes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up, adjust, and operate survey equipment, data collectors, and GPS systems to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
Conduct surveys to measure soil or rock grade, assessing elevations for grading and ensuring alignment with design specifications.
Read and interpret design plans, providing accurate survey data to ensure construction work meets design requirements.
Establish control networks vertically and horizontally using GPS systems.
Set up and calibrate base station poles for future use.
Install and manage survey files on GPS-equipped construction equipment such as dozers and motor graders.
Troubleshoot and resolve machine control issues.
Organize and maintain survey data, including field notes and project files, using SharePoint, Propeller, and Data Collectors.
Mentoring others in survey techniques and the use of GPS systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time to support multiple job sites across the U.S
Two-year technical engineering/surveying training or combination of high school diploma and experience. (A professional license is not required but is a plus).
Strong working knowledge of surveying equipment and techniques, including Topcon GPS, Trimble GPS, Base Stations, machine controls, and lasers.
Prior experience using Topcon products is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design plans.
Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations.
Competence in Bluebeam, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is a mandatory requirement for this role, as it is essential for understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and participating in team communications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Matched Retirement
Voluntary group life insurance
Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance & ID Theft Protection
Vacation and Sick Leave
Competitive Pay
6 Paid Holidays
Bonus Program