Field Survey Technician

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people.

They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years.

We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Responsible for measuring and mapping the Earth's surface. Measure distances, directions, and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface. In the field, they select known survey reference points and determine the precise location of important features in the survey area using specialized equipment.

Surveyors also research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze data to determine the location of boundary lines.

Essential Functions

• Commonly referred to a the “Instrument Man” in industry terms
• Help locate and identify all relevant documentation and improvements required to provide the necessary amount of control to establish positional tolerance
• Help maintain and operate all vehicle, surveying instruments, computers, and any other tool designed to help produce the surveys.
• Help perform Elevation Bench Runs for the purpose of producing Elevation Certificates or to provide elevation when needed on survey.
• Supervise and train Field Survey Tech, Assoc (“Rodman”) in all aspects of land surveying.
• Taking and delivering quality field notes that will enable the drafter and Surveyor to be able to produce an accurate survey.
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite, total station and GPS receiver, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.

Typical Education

• Job specific training
• Must have valid driver's with a clean DMV record
• +75% of Travel Required

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.