Field Technician

About This Role

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Technician responsible for performing surveying duties, while working directly with Field Leads, Safety Managers and Project Managers to meet the needs of HBK's field services.

Primary Office Location: Geneva, IL

What You'll Do

• Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
• Operates surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment
• Records survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches
• Searches for property corners and survey monuments
• Positions and holds vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations
• Lay out and recovers stakes, marks, and other monumentation
• Performs surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station, rangefinders, di-electric height sticks, target poles and/or GPS survey equipment
• Take detailed field notes and photographs
• Work directly with survey crew lead to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of OSP construction, survey, or engineering experience in aerial or underground environment is required
• Perform topographic surveys, aerial utility surveys, and construction staking
• Operate a variety of survey equipment, including total stations and GPS
• High school diploma or GED certificate

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Valid driver's license (CDL not required)

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Experience with infrastructure, utility, and/or construction projects
• Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Construction experience
• Formal survey training preferred but not required
• Ability to learn and understand HBK survey methods and standards

Tools and Equipment Used

• Trimble Robotic total station
• Tripod
• Motor vehicle
• Mobile Phone
• Camera
• Trimble GPS R12i
• Measuring wheel
• Metal detectors

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkway
• Capable of lifting to 40lbs
• Ability to walk and stand outdoors for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis – minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements

Work Environment

• Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round
• Frequently work in excavations areas and roadways
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud
• May be required to work nights or weekends
• May be required to travel

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and employer paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Role specific company paid professional development opportunities

Pay

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $25.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.