Surveyor (Field Tech)

 

 

Job ID:  512218

 

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Construction Technologies Survey Manager and Survey Field Superintendents, the Survey Field Technician performs tasks to support Automated Machine Guidance (AMG), construction staking, grade verification, and other responsibilities as required on heavy civil projects.
The ideal candidate has construction and/or survey related experience however all applicants will be considered without previous experience as this is an entry-level position where on the job training is expected. The candidate will begin working as part of a team and upon evaluation tasked with solo responsibilities.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.  Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities
 

• No direct reports. Provide support for construction crews and field managers as requested.
  Working solo is common for a surveyor.
• Punctuality and adherence to a schedule without daily supervision is expected.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience
 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. 
• May perform mapping compliance or other related office survey duties as a temporary assignment to satisfy the training/experience requirement for the Professional Land Surveyor's License.

Work Requirements
 

• Technical: Set up, adjust, and operate survey equipment including universal total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, areas and angles.
  Construction staking for roadways, utilities, and other features, as necessary.
  Locating and/or establishing vertical and horizontal survey control.
• Working hours will be typical of the construction industry, 60+ during peak construction season. Willing to work at least 6 days per week during the peak construction season (summer months). Must be willing to work solo, nights, weekends, and be willing to travel (from time to time).

Communication:

Collection and transfer of field data.
The ability to problem solve and describe work related findings. Maintain professional relationships with managers, field support, office and subcontractors, etc.

 

Quality:

Attention to detail while collecting field data.
Maintain field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Minimum industry experience: 1 year of construction experience preferred.
Minimum software/technical experience:
Basic computer skills preferred.
Entry-level drafting or 3d modeling experience is preferred.

 

Key Competencies

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Teamwork - Contributes to building