Description:
Organizes and maintains field survey crew efficiently to complete assigned projects, with a strong focus on Construction Staking to support upcoming projects. Accurately collects, calculates, and records field data for topographic maps, record of survey maps, boundary surveys, and ALTA/NSPS. Reviews job specifications and plans fieldwork methods and costs.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and oversees a survey crew and all operations assigned to that particular crew, as well as ensures the accuracy of all work performed by the survey crew.
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Prepares and verifies mathematical calculations related to surveying and basic engineering; computes distances, bearings traverses, and elevations.
- Conducts project research, secures equipment, uses safety techniques, performs the survey operation, and handles the equipment, records data and other associated duties.
- Conduct construction staking to mark precise locations for buildings, rights-of-way, and utilities in accordance with project plans.
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Has knowledge of the operation, checking and basic field adjustments on transits, total stations, data collectors, levels, compass, tribrachs, and tripods.
- Keeps neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross-section surveys.
- Enters field data and can produce positional information (i.e., leveling, traversing, topographic mapping) with either a hand-held calculator or micro-computer software.
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Reads and interprets construction plans, topographical maps, and final maps and records or survey.
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Operates and oversees the operation of survey instruments required to perform surveys including providing the proper care and cleaning of all instruments and equipment.
- Ensures all survey materials and equipment are clean, charged and in good working condition, and adequately stowed and loaded onto the survey truck each day.
- Assists engineers with as-built information, site conditions, and conflicts found with engineering plans as requested.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Proficient with data collection techniques
- Conventional field note taking and sketching skills
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Knowledge of Total Stations
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Knowledge of Robotics
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Proficient with Trimble GPS data collection software
- Skills in construction stakeout and horizontal/vertical control
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Work may be conducted indoors and outdoor and is subject to extreme weather conditions
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may or may not have supervisory and/or oversight responsibilities.
Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of survey experience, or a combination of survey experience and academic preparation. At least three (3) years of experience as a Party Chief.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
LSIT certification or ability to sit the LSIT exam is preferred. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
