Garver is on the lookout for an Entry-Level Survey Assistant to join our Field Services Team in North Little Rock, AR. If you love the outdoors, enjoy hands-on work, and want to be part of a team that builds the future this might be your perfect fit.
As a Survey Assistant, you’ll be the right-hand to our survey crew, helping gather critical field data using both traditional and GPS-based methods. You’ll get to work with cool tech like electronic total stations, data collectors, and GPS gear to measure distances, elevations, and angles. You’ll also help prep field notes and drawings, and assist with surveying for roads, bridges, and flood control projects.
This isn’t your average desk job; you’ll be out in the field, learning by doing, and making a real impact from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Setting up and operating surveying equipment (yes, the high-tech kind!)
- Collecting field data and helping with construction staking
- Locating boundaries, property lines, monuments, and more
- Supporting projects that shape communities—literally
What Makes This Role Awesome:
- Hands-on experience with real-world projects
- Team-first culture where collaboration is key
- Travel opportunities (about 99% of the time)
- Fast-paced, supportive environment where you’ll learn and grow
What You’ll Need:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of surveying principles
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 70% of the time
- Strong communication and attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all kinds of weather
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Associate’s degree or technical certificate in a related field
- 2+ years of survey experience with GPS and robotic equipment
- Enrolled in online survey program
- Familiarity with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
At Garver, we don’t just build infrastructure—we build careers. If you're ready to kickstart yours with a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and a little bit of adventure, we’d love to meet you.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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