Job DetailsJob Location: Boswell HQ - South Hackensack, NJ 07606Salary Range: $20.00 - $29.00 HourlyJob Category: EngineeringSurvey Instrument Person / Technician (Entry-Level)
About Boswell
Founded in 1924, Boswell is a premier, multidisciplinary engineering and construction management firm with a century-long legacy of shaping the infrastructure of the tri-state area. As a family-owned organization, we offer a unique professional environment that combines the robust resources of a large corporation with the personalized, collaborative culture of a boutique firm.
From iconic highway and bridge projects to complex environmental and municipal solutions, Boswell is dedicated to delivering "state-of-the-art" integrated engineering. We believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Boswell, you aren’t just taking a job—you are joining a team built on excellence, integrity, and innovation, where technical mastery and professional growth go hand-in-hand.
Role Summary
The Survey Instrument Person / Technician (Entry-Level) serves as the foundational "boots on the ground" for our surveying department. In this role, you are responsible for the accurate collection of spatial data that informs every subsequent stage of an engineering design project. Whether you are clearing a path through dense terrain or operating high-precision GPS equipment, your work ensures that our team and clients have the precise measurements needed to build safely and effectively. This position is ideal for someone who prefers a dynamic outdoor work environment over an office setting and is eager to master the specialized tools of the land surveying profession.
Key Responsibilities
Field Support: Assist in the daily operations of a survey crew, including site preparation, clearing brush, and removing obstructions from survey lines.
Equipment Management: Responsible for the safe loading, unloading, and transport of sensitive survey instrumentation and field supplies (up to 60 lbs).
Data Collection: Learn to operate and maintain advanced measurement instrumentation, including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and digital levels to determine precise coordinates and elevations.
Site Documentation: Assist in setting stakes, hubs, and other markers for construction staking and boundary evidence.
Quality Control: Ensure high standards of accuracy in field notes and data collection under the direct supervision of the Crew Chief.
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Literacy: Proficiency with computers and a willingness to learn specialized surveying software.
Operational Excellence: Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions and meet project deadlines.
Environmental Adaptability: Proven ability to work outdoors for extended periods in various terrains (urban, wooded, marshland, and active construction sites) and in all weather conditions.
CADD Exposure: Basic familiarity with AutoCAD or hand-drafting techniques.
Construction Experience: Prior experience working on active construction sites or in general labor roles.
Mechanical Aptitude: Basic understanding of equipment operation, calibration, and routine maintenance.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Regularly required to walk, stand, crouch, stoop, and navigate challenging terrain.
Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of equipment and materials weighing up to 60+ pounds (e.g., monuments, manhole covers, and tripods).
Ability to maintain mobility over rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces for the duration of a shift.
Compensation, Benefits & Growth
We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees.
Total Rewards:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays; Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
Professional Development: Expert training and mentoring through our all-new Boswell Academy and tuition assistance.
Incentives: Employee referral bonuses and growth opportunities.
Pay Transparency: In accordance with local law, the range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Actual compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, and other compensable factors.
Hourly Non-Exempt Range: $20.00 – $29.00 / hour ($41,600.00 – $60,320.00 / Year)
Application Status: Boswell accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
AAP / EEO / M / F / D / V Statement
Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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