Land Survey Field Technician - Whitefish, MT - Now Hiring

SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring a Temporary Survey Field Technician in Whitefish, MT. This field-based role (90% outdoors) involves supervising crew members, conducting surveys, and performing QA/QC tasks. Candidates with an associate's degree in Land Surveying are preferred but not required. The position is temporary and requires a valid driver's license. Local candidates from Northwest Montana are strongly preferred.
About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Temporary Survey Field Technician to join our Whitefish Team. A Survey Technician performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members. This position will primarily be field-based (90% of the time), with some office work required.This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt position that will report to a Party Chief or Project Manager. This position is based out of Whitefish, MT. Candidates from the local Northwest Montana area are strongly preferred.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing,1,700 staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish
• Conducts fieldwork under the supervision of the Party Chief, including Boundary Survey, Construction Staking and River Surveying.
• Communicates regularly with their supervisor.
• Takes initiative, resolves problems, and creates improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective and efficient manner.
• In coordination with their supervisor, assists with data QAQC.
• Maintains SWCA's high standard of quality assurance, and is motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways.
• Work closely with the Party Chiefs, as well as team lead, project managers, directors, and leaders throughout the company to promote SWCA's business interests in adherences to its mission, vision, and values
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
• Willingness to learn, have fun, and grow into increased management responsibilities

Experience and qualifications for success
• An associate's degree in Land Surveying is preferred but not required.
• Experience providing QA/QC review of field documents, site forms and reports preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and to work well with others as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to use industry standard word processing and spreadsheet software
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Trimble GPS is preferred.
• Ability to travel and be able to conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather conditions, often in rugged terrain, and be able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Whitefish, MT based position can expect an hourly rate of $18.98-$24.67/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Temporary Survey Field Technician to join our Whitefish Team. A Survey Technician performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members. This position will primarily be field-based (90% of the time), with some office work required.This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt position that will report to a Party Chief or Project Manager. This position is based out of Whitefish, MT. Candidates from the local Northwest Montana area are strongly preferred.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing,1,700 staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish
• Conducts fieldwork under the supervision of the Party Chief, including Boundary Survey, Construction Staking and River Surveying.
• Communicates regularly with their supervisor.
• Takes initiative, resolves problems, and creates improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective and efficient manner.
• In coordination with their supervisor, assists with data QAQC.
• Maintains SWCA's high standard of quality assurance, and is motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways.
• Work closely with the Party Chiefs, as well as team lead, project managers, directors, and leaders throughout the company to promote SWCA's business interests in adherences to its mission, vision, and values
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
• Willingness to learn, have fun, and grow into increased management responsibilities

Experience and qualifications for success
• An associate's degree in Land Surveying is preferred but not required.
• Experience providing QA/QC review of field documents, site forms and reports preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and to work well with others as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to use industry standard word processing and spreadsheet software
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Trimble GPS is preferred.
• Ability to travel and be able to conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather conditions, often in rugged terrain, and be able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Whitefish, MT based position can expect an hourly rate of $18.98-$24.67/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

#LI-AO1