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Jason Miller

Easthampton,MA

Summary

Accomplished Land Surveyor Instrument Man with 31 years of experience surveying. I've been at GCG Associates for 15 years, specializing in construction surveys and topographic mapping. Expert in GPS technology and total station operation, enhancing survey accuracy. Proven ability to prepare detailed reports and collaborate effectively with project teams to drive successful infrastructure projects. All my emplyment has been for engineering companies who are contracted with Mass D.O.T. All but three years have been preliminary bridge survey. Of those three have been for contruction survey. My duties included laying out utilties, bridge piers and bearing lines,all drainage and roadway replacement.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Land Surveyor Instrument Man

GCG Associates
06.2010 - 10.2025
  • Conducted precise land measurements utilizing total stations and GPS technology for preliminary bridge construction
  • Prepared detailed survey plans and reports for project managers and autocad technicians in our office to be sent to Mass D.O.T. for final approval for project to move forward. All my 31 years of surveying has been for engineering companies who were contracted for Mass D.O.T.
  • Worked as a construction crew surveyor for 3 years laying out bridge points and roadway to be repaired or built as new.
  • Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
  • Conducted topographic surveys to assist in the design of infrastructure improvements.
  • Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
  • Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
  • Completed complex technical surveys for development of roadway, intersection and bridge construction plans.
  • Utilized advanced surveying instruments to enhance measurement efficiency.
  • Used Leica and Topcon instrument with a with wireless Carslon data collector. Also a robotic Leica for working by myself to a G.P.S. unit for doing cross sections.
  • While working full time during the week I would help a family member who's a licensed P.L.S. with doing property surveys or mainly doing mortgage surveys.

Land Surveyor Instrument Man

Cullinan Engineering
05.2001 - 09.2010
  • Conducted precise land measurements utilizing total stations and GPS technology.
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
  • Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into Carlson wireless data collector for design use.
  • Improved land survey accuracy by implementing advanced GPS and GIS technologies.
  • Set up precise measurement and control equipment using Leica and Topcon instruments with wireless Carlson data collector. I've also used a robotic Leica instrument on job's working by myself and a G.P.S unit for cross sections
  • Operated various types of surveying instruments proficiently, ensuring optimal performance during fieldwork activities.

Land Surveyor Instrument Man

Thermo Consulting Engineers
06.1994 - 12.2000
  • Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
  • This was my first job ever surveying. I worked on a four man crew as junior rod man who's duties included setting up the back sight and using a rod to do topography. As the years passed I worked my way up the ladder to Instrument man and have been in that position for every engineering company I've worked for.

Education

No Degree -

Greenfield Community College
Holyoke, MA

Skills

  • Construction surveys
  • Topographic mapping
  • Field data collection
  • Construction staking
  • Boundary surveys
  • Topographic surveys
  • Total station operation
  • Utility locates
  • Carlson survey
  • GPS technology
  • Hydrographic surveying
  • Property research
  • Easement preparation
  • GPS
  • Boundary determination

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Land Surveyor Instrument Man

GCG Associates
06.2010 - 10.2025

Land Surveyor Instrument Man

Cullinan Engineering
05.2001 - 09.2010

Land Surveyor Instrument Man

Thermo Consulting Engineers
06.1994 - 12.2000

No Degree -

Greenfield Community College
Jason Miller