Hire survey and layout technicians
Survey and layout technicians who stake piles, rows, foundations and utilities on solar farms, substations and data center sites.
- Every worker carries a safety tier (A, B or C). You set the minimum.
- We call fast, usually the same day, and we work around your schedule.
- Your short list leads with the highest-rated workers who match your request.
- See every worker’s verified rating, and filter for top-rated workers when you build your crew.
What our survey and layout technicians do on site
Pile and row layout
Staking piles and tracker rows from design files.
Foundation layout
Gridlines, anchor bolts and pads.
GPS and total station
RTK GPS and robotic total station work.
As-builts
Recording as-built positions and elevations.
Grade checks
Checking grade for civil crews.
Data handling
Clean files shared with field and office.
Certifications we check for survey and layout technicians
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST)
- Equipment training (RTK GPS, robotic total station)
- First Aid / CPR
Requirements depend on the state, the site and your posting. We check what your job requires.
Safety tiers
Your request sets the minimum tier. Only workers at that tier or higher can be placed on your site.
Full certification set current and no recorded safety incidents in the last 180 days. Cleared for high-risk work.
Core safety certifications current. Cleared for most job sites.
Basic certifications on file. Placed only on jobs without an A or B requirement.
Three ways to hire. One team behind every worker.
Contract crews
Verified workers on your site, fast, for as long as the project runs. We handle weekly payroll and compliance.
Temp-to-hire
Try a worker on your site first, then bring them onto your team. The longer they've worked with you through SiteWorker, the less it costs to hire them.
Direct hire
We find your next permanent hire. Every direct hire is backed by our placement guarantee. Terms are set in your agreement.
What survey and layout technicians earn across the U.S.
Hourly wages across all employers, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2025. Useful for budgeting. Not a SiteWorker rate. See any state →
From request to crew in three steps.
Tell us the job
Trade, headcount, site address, dates and the minimum safety tier. We call you fast, usually the same day, to confirm the details.
Takes about five minutesReview your short list
We send vetted candidates with their safety tiers and work records. Approve the ones you want.
You approve every workerWorkers clock in on site
Crews clock in on the SiteWorker app when they arrive at your site (the app checks their phone's location). You approve hours each day.
Hours tied to the job site, not a timesheet“All crews are up-to-date, compliant and certified for the work they perform.”VP of Vendor Management, MasTec
Hiring survey and layout technicians: common questions
How much does it cost to hire survey and layout technicians?
It depends on license level, location, schedule and whether the job is prevailing wage. The market pay on this page comes from public U.S. Department of Labor data; your rate is agreed per assignment and approved before anyone starts.
Do you check survey and layout technician licenses and certifications?
Yes. We check credentials such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 and NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST) before a worker can be placed, and track expiration dates.
Can you staff prevailing-wage and Davis-Bacon projects?
Yes. SiteWorker handles certified payroll and prevailing-wage documentation for the workers it supplies.
How fast can survey and layout technicians start?
Fast. We've turned Friday requests into Monday crews. Exact timing depends on the trade, headcount and site requirements, and you'll get a real start date on our first call.
Can I set a minimum safety tier?
Yes. Your request sets the minimum tier: A, B or C. Only workers at that tier or higher can be placed on your site.
What if a worker isn't the right fit?
Tell us and we start on a replacement right away.
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