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Sr. Field Survey Tech - Remote (USA)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • GPS and robotic systems knowledge
  • Strong communication skills
  • Valid driver's license with a clean DMV record

Responsibilities

  • Take and deliver quality field notes for accurate survey production
  • Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the Robotic total station and GPS receiver
  • Act as the primary contact for on-site clients and coordinate field visits
  • Work with the licensed surveyor to schedule field visits and manage resources

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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First American

Insurance

First American Financial Corporation is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 130 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. First American serves home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, loan originators and servicers, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and others involved in residential and commercial property transactions with products and services specific to their needs. With total revenue of $9.2 billion in 2021, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryInsurance
Company size10001

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Job description

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.

First American Commercial Due Diligence Services (CDS) is a division of The First American Corporation, a recognized fortune 500 company, The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) employs thousands of people throughout the United States and abroad. First American hires high-caliber professionals from a variety of disciplines, including financial services, technology, marketing, and law.

At First American, we understand that our people are our greatest asset; thus, recruiting and retaining the best possible employees is a primary objective. If you're looking for an exciting work environment that encourages creativity, initiative, professional growth and long-term career opportunities, then First American Commercial Due Diligence Services (CDS) may be a good match for you.

What You'll Do:

  • 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 Robotic total station and GPS receiver, compile notes, make sketches, import/export data from the data collector and upload for LS review.
  • Act as the primary contact for all on site clients coordinate and schedule field visits and handle any issues that arise with any of our surveys on site.
  • Work directly with the licensed surveyor to schedule all field visits, routes, equipment, vehicle, job information.
  • Experience with Lieca, Trimble, Topcon, etc.
  • This position reports to the VP of Field Operations.

What You'll Bring:

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent
  • GPS and robotic systems knowledge is required
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to research survey related documents through public access and the internet
  • Must have valid driver's with a clean DMV record
  • +75% of Travel Required
  • Proficient in MS Office

Ideal candidates are based in major markets such as Tampa or Orlando (FL), Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston (TX), Atlanta (GA), or Nashville (TN). Candidates outside of these areas are still encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote

 

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

 

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.

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