Survey Technician

A Survey Tech 1 assists the survey crew with field setup, staking materials, equipment handling, and basic construction layout support. This entry-level role is intended for someone learning survey work while performing the physical field tasks needed to keep the crew productive.

? Detail Oriented ? Deadline Driven

? Multitasking ? Self-Motivated

? Problem Solving

• Assist in setting up surveying equipment, including tripods, GPS rovers, total stations, lasers, and levels.
• Carry, organize, and place stakes, hubs, lath, nails, paint, ribbon, and other survey materials as directed.
• Drive stakes, hubs, offsets, and grade stakes as directed by the Survey Tech 2, Survey Tech 3, or Foreman.
• Help transport, load, unload, and organize surveying tools and materials to and from job sites.
• Maintain, clean, and properly store surveying equipment, trucks, tools, and materials to ensure proper functionality and organization.
• Keep batteries, chargers, radios, tablets/data collectors, and accessories charged, organized, and ready for daily use; report missing, damaged, or malfunctioning items.
• Assist with measuring distances, elevations, offsets, and grades under supervision.
• Follow directions to support construction staking, topo, as-built, and layout tasks.
• Learn basic plan reading, stationing, offsets, cuts/fills, and site control.
• Ensure stakes and markers are labeled and placed as directed according to plans and field instructions.
• Learn and follow safety procedures while working in active construction environments.
• Adhere to scheduled work hours and consistently show up on time. Maintain positive relationships with other employees and adhere to all company policies.
• ADAPT AND PROMOTE THE JWC WAY

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of construction plans and site layouts, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to learn basic surveying tools such as GPS equipment, total stations, lasers, and levels.
• Ability to keep survey equipment, batteries, tools, and materials clean, organized, charged, and properly maintained.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions from experienced survey personnel.
• Physically able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment and materials (up to 50 lbs).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check

The job is performed outdoors on multiple jobsites. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel (35%) therefore exposure to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and common transportation related elements is present. Work hours are Monday – Thursday 7 am to 5 pm and Friday 7 am to 3 pm.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.