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title: Land Survey Technician at Widseth in Baxter, MN
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| **Company** | Widseth |
| **Location** | Baxter, MN |
| **Salary** | $25/hr - $45/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Widseth.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Widseth.

## Pay for similar jobs

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## Description

Are you passionate about helping build stronger, more resilient communities? Join our team as an experienced Land Survey Technician and play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact.

In this role, you’ll lead field survey operations, mentor junior team members, and serve as a technical resource across a variety of projects—including construction, boundary, ALTA, topographic, and infrastructure surveys.

**What You’ll Do**

- Lead field survey team operations, including planning, equipment setup, and data collection
- Supervise and train junior technicians on field procedures, safety, and best practices
- Perform quality control checks on field data and documentation
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and CAD technicians to ensure accuracy and timely delivery
- Interpret legal descriptions, survey plats, and construction documents
- Maintain high standards for field safety, equipment care, and data integrity
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate survey instruments (GPS, GNSS, total stations, data collectors)
- Continuously learn and grow professionally

**What You Bring**

- Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, Land Surveying, or related field—or 5+ years of land surveying experience
- Strong proficiency with surveying equipment (Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc.)
- Ability to lead field crews and manage multiple tasks independently
- Solid knowledge of boundary law, construction layout, and topographic surveying
- Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. and traverse uneven terrain
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

**What We Offer**

**Growth & Development**

- Ongoing technical training

**Compensation & Benefits**

- Competitive pay: **$25–$45/hour (based on experience)**
- Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
  * Health, dental, and vision insurance
  * Health Savings Account (HSA) & flexible benefits
  * Life and disability insurance
  * Paid time off and holidays
  * Professional development support

**Additional Requirements**

- Must pass a background check after offer acceptance
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Widseth is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
## Skills

- Survey Instruments
- Construction
- Global Positioning Systems
- Work Ethic
- Quality Control
- Field Surveys
- Planning
- Legal Descriptions
- Data Integrity
- GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
- Statistics
- Surveying
- Computer-Aided Design
- Data Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Total Station
- Occupational Safety And Health
## Benefits

- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts

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