Instrument Man / Survey Crew Chief (Heavy Civil)

This is an entry-level position. Must be willing to work overtime.

About the role

The Instrument Man / Survey Crew Chief will work under the supervision of a senior surveyor on heavy civil bridge and roadway projects, including large structural concrete, street widening, roadway reconstruction, concrete paving, and storm drainage. Responsibilities involve running survey instruments, performing layouts, and handling all survey calculations. You will be issued survey layouts and have a helper to assist with tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set project control points
• Run bench loops (using conventional and digital levels)
• Maintain survey equipment
• Perform all types of survey layouts and as-builts
• Bridge layouts: drilled shafts, footings, columns, caps, abutments, bearing seats, profile tie beams, overhangs, help set alignment and grade for bid-well, etc.
• Roadways: stake for excavation, set subgrade bluetops, profile subgrade and asphalt, set paving nails for concrete lanes/widths on asphalt
• Walls: MSE walls + cast-in-place walls, underdrain, concrete footing, coping level-up

Requirements

• Valid Driver License with a good driving record and ability to pass a driver license background check
• Understand instrument setup quality and staking tolerances
• Proficient reading plans/layout sheets
• Experience using Trimble s5 and s6 robotics, Trimble TSC 3 data collectors with the Access program, Trimble GPS units
• Able to perform survey layouts using station and offsets, point staking, staking line between points, roadway baselines/centerlines, set grade with 3D surface models
• Able to set grades with given elevations or DTMs
• Able to attach and detach files: roadway centerlines, DTMs, CSVs, and TXTs
• Good math skills
• Able to read, write, and speak English (Spanish is a plus)
• Willing to work nights and weekends as needed
• Not afraid of heights
• Willing to work during summer and winter days

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan – 401K with company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth and career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Work 40-60 hours weekly.