JOB DESCRIPTION
The main duties and responsibilities of the Field Technician -Land Surveyor Chainman are to assist the Survey Party Chief on various tasks associated with the land surveying industry, including right-of-way surveys, boundary surveys, construction staking, laser scanning, utility surveys and associated tasks for a wide range of projects and clients.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Works under the guidance of a Survey Party Chief/ Survey Department
As this position is entry level, the primary duties are to assist in the field with completing the following tasks:
• Daily loading and unloading work vehicle
• Maintain a clean work vehicle and supply rooms
• Daily field surveying operations in urban, rural, commercial, industrial and construction site locations.
• Accurate preparation & completion of daily field notes, sketches & time sheets according to directions.
• Complete field surveys for boundaries, design plans, as-builts, and other survey exhibits as directed.
• Interpret and work with construction staking calculations under supervision of Survey Chief of Party.
• Evaluate engineering design plans for construction purposes under supervision of Survey Party Chief.
• Organize and maintain field notes, reports, data, survey equipment, supplies and company vehicles.
• Complete miscellaneous survey spreadsheets and documents as directed.
• Take an active part in the company safety culture presenting ideas on improvement where possible.
• Occasionally travel to project sites that require over-night stays.
• Per Diem and accommodations will be provided by company.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic understanding of math and geometry
• Minimal experience in the surveying/engineering or construction industry is preferred
• Must have a readiness and willingness to learn proper survey techniques
• Must be physically fit for daily walks through city roads, varied flat to rough terrain and or heavy vegetation
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Travel and overtime will be required as needed
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Frequently/Continually required to stand and walk in uneven terrain
• Frequently/Continually required to sit (including drive-time to/from/between sites)
• Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently/Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently/Continually required to talk and hear
• Frequently/Continually work around traffic fumes, airborne dust, construction debris, etc.
• Frequently/Continually exposure to outside weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
• Occasionally exposed to raw sewer and untreated storm water
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds
• General good health, fitness, vision & hearing are required to perform all aspects of this job.
• Company provided personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be worn at all times on-site
• Required to utilize tools such as pry bars, hammers, concrete drills and other hand tools
• Work environment includes pedestrians, construction workers and others not affiliated with Nasland Engineering
• Environmental conditions such as public roadways and construction sites will include exposure to heavy equipment and vehicles traveling in excess of 40 miles an hour
WHAT WE OFFER
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation: 10 days (0-4 years of service)
• Holidays: 8 days observed
• Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours a (5 days) year
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Career advancement and training
• Company events
Please visit our website at www.nasland.com under career tab to apply to expedite your application.
