Geospatial Field Technician

Job overview

The Geospatial Field Technician role is onsite in Austin, TX, with work across the Austin, San Antonio, and San Marcos office area; compensation is not specified. CobbFendley provides engineering and surveying solutions intended to better communities. The technician supports project completion by assisting with field survey and construction-staking operations. The role collects and documents field data, operates equipment safely, and coordinates with project staff while following safety and quality procedures.

What you'll do

• Assist the Geospatial Party Chief with survey data collection and construction staking.
• Perform boundary and topographical surveying tasks under supervision, position prism poles and set up backsights, maintain field supplies and vehicles, and open manholes under safety procedures.
• Follow safety plans, use required PPE, observe QA/QC processes, identify hazards, and travel locally and out of state, including overnight trips.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

geospatial field technician

surveying

construction staking

field operations

civil infrastructure

austin tx

san antonio tx

san marcos tx

cobbfendley

outdoor work

overnight travel

401(k) matching

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• health, vision, and dental insurance
• disability and life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education
• paid parental leave.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, plus three or more years of field experience. Work is approximately 80% outdoors and 20% indoors; the role may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, walking long distances, uneven terrain, and occasional overnight travel. Benefits include 401(k) matching, profit sharing, ESOP, insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.

About the employer

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Sector: 54.