Survey Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented Survey Technician to assist with layouts, lines, and grades, providing essential support in a fast-paced environment to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of surveying operations on construction projects.

Survey Technician

A. Job Responsibilities

As a Survey Technician, you will be responsible for working with layouts, lines and grades and provide assistance in a fast-paced environment.

B. Job Functions

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Excellent organizational skills
2. Professional in all aspects of his/her behavior.
3. Good Communication skills, both oral and written.
4. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Must be self-motivated and work without direct supervision.
6. Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

C. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned .

1. Qualified applicants would possess the skills for project layout using Topcon robotic total stations. Topcon base and Rover GPS systems using Topcon MAGNET field and Topcon Pocket 3D software.
2. Conduct field layouts and surveying activities.
3. Establish exterior-interior grade and working lines for contractors or crafts.
4. Assist in the evaluation of potential dimensions and other field problems.
5. May oversee some subcontractor work activities, as assigned.
6. Must be able to work at elevated heights, frequently lift materials weighing up to 70 lbs and work in outside all weather conditions.
7. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals, and safety rules.
8. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

D. Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Lives out and promotes the Company's core values of Safety, Integrity, Communication, Excellence, and Determination.
2. Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Meets commitments.
3. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
4. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Able to operate with a sense of urgency when necessary and juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
5. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
6. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
7. Communication - Excellent communication skills, including listening, asking clarifying questions when needed, writing, and a superior attention to detail.

E. Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or GED is required.
2. Three (3) years related experience preferred.
3. Experience in Komatsu intelligent machine use
4. Willingness and ability to travel to and from job sites.
5. Concentration, alertness, and attention to detail.
6. General computer operation is necessary.