Surveyor

Position Summary:

The Surveyor assists the Surveyor in the researching of historical documentation, surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, and land division. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Perform land surveys for maintenance, location, and relocation of section corners using GPS equipment and/or conventional surveying equipment. 

• Coordinate layout and checkout of each craft’s work. 

• Get work done in a timely manner to ensure each craft can get their work done on time. 

• Check your own work to ensure it is done correctly. 

• Perform differential level work. 

• Perform construction surveys for area roads, bridges, buildings and other properties. 

• Perform basic and advanced field calculations for all aspects of survey work. 

• Perform all additional duties that may be assigned. 

Qualifications Position requires the knowledge of:   

• Must be able to read drawings and make any necessary calculations based on the information given. 

• Must be able to use Trimble software and equipment, both GPS and total station instrument. 

• Occupation hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the workplace. 

• Survey field techniques, survey language, conventional equipment, GPS equipment, and other electronic surveying equipment & accessories. 

Position requires the ability to: 

• Receive work direction, assist in effectively organizing projects, give assignments, and lead others in their work. 

• Communicate effectively with those contacted in the course of work. 

• Follow written and verbal instructions. Read, interpret, and work from sketches, blueprints, specifications, and construction drawings. 

• Operate two-way radio. 

• Perform manual labor such as clearing brush, digging or shoveling. 

• Safely and efficiently operate and use associated tools and equipment. 

• Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment. 

Reporting to: 

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. 

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.