What matters most to us is finding individuals who we feel will fit well within our culture and are eager to embrace the opportunity to “Build a Better Place.” Before applying, we encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our values, mission, and how you could contribute to the team. We are interested in degreed, certified, and licensed applicants with experience AND the right applicants who may be inexperienced in our industry.
Please include your personal email on your resume with application.
We are seeking hybrid field/office team members who are interested in building a long-term, fulfilling career in surveying. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, advance professionally, and participate in the building of our team. No prior experience is required—we provide comprehensive, specialized training to help you succeed.
Traits of an Ideal Team Player:
- Be physically capable of standing, walking, using hands, tools, and controls, reaching with arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as lifting and/or moving up to 50-75 pounds.
- Have a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Ability to reliably commute to our Meridian office (we use company trucks only to drive to job sites).
- Dedication, good work ethic, and commitment to work 40-60 hours per week (overtime is paid at time and a half, and no weekends required).
- Have sustained motivation to work in rough terrain and inclement weather.
- Personable nature, allowing you to interact with internal and external clients to provide extraordinary customer service.
- Humility to accept feedback and the desire to turn it into growth and improvement.
- Collaborative nature to work and thrive in a team environment to address project needs, meet client-imposed deadlines, and ensure client happiness.
- Grit and determination to provide constructive feedback, including to leadership.
- Committed to holding yourself and others accountable, and to practicing candor in your communication.
- Strong attention to detail, committed to accuracy and quality.
Ability to apply strong analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills to various tasks without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel, management, and clients.
- Have a high level of integrity and an ability to self-motivate and work productively with little to no supervision.
- Willingness to understand and align with FOCUS values.
General Responsibilities:
- This position is a hybrid of field and office work.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Maintain accurate records of field activities and project progress.
- Support survey crews and office staff as needed to meet project objectives.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional surveying standards.
Field Responsibilities:
- Conduct field surveys to collect topographic, boundary, construction, and as-built data.
- Operate survey equipment including GPS receivers, robotic total stations, data collectors, levels, and drones (if applicable).
- Locate and document existing features such as utilities, structures, roads, monuments, and property corners.
- Perform field measurements with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Set survey control points, benchmarks, stakes, and construction layout points.
- Verify survey data completeness and accuracy while in the field.
- Maintain, calibrate, and care for survey equipment and vehicles.
- Follow company safety procedures and site-specific safety requirements.
- Travel to project sites and work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, survey crews, clients, contractors, and public agencies.
Office/CAD Responsibilities:
- Download, organize, and process field-collected survey data.
- Draft survey deliverables using CAD software, including topographic maps, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, plats, and construction documents.
- Create and maintain accurate digital terrain models (DTMs) and surface files.
- Prepare exhibits, sketches, legal descriptions, and survey drawings.
- Review field notes and survey data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
- Perform calculations for coordinates, elevations, boundaries, and construction layout.
- Research survey records, deeds, plats, easements, and other property-related documents.
- Maintain project files and documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Assist with quality control reviews of survey deliverables.
- Coordinate revisions and updates based on client, project manager, or regulatory requirements.
Pay: $18+
Schedule: 8+-hour day shift, Monday to Friday, No weekends, Overtime Available
Opportunities in both our Utah and Idaho offices
What we bring to the table:
- Paid time off accrued upon hire and increases with set benchmarks
- 13 paid holidays with opportunities to earn more for meeting company goals
- Generous 80% healthcare premium contribution through Select Health with an HSA match up to $200/month after a 60-day probationary period.
- Access to dental, vision, life, and other insurance benefits after the probationary period
- 401(k) match after a 6-month probationary period, matches 100% for the first 3% and then 50% for the next 2% so we can help you build your financial future
- Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
- Employee and family engagement activities
- Employee recognition
- $10,000 life insurance policy 100% paid by FOCUS
- A fulfilling and genuine work environment
- In-house training and mentoring programs
- Many opportunities and resources for personnel development
All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable drug screening, a clean motor vehicle record, and a clean criminal background check.
Focus Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and employment selection decisions are based upon merit, qualifications, and abilities. FOCUS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
- Notice to External Search Firms: FOCUS Consulting does not, nor do we intend to in the future, utilize the services of recruiters or placement agencies.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
