Land Surveyor (Independence Excavating)

About the role

The Surveyor will be responsible for preparing and reviewing data for field crews. The Surveyor will also prepare and approve cut sheets and as-builts on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Producing and verifying cut sheets
• Overseeing and coordinating the initial layout at the job site and providing continuous monitoring of the same
• Providing work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of material by crafts, i.e.,
• Providing checking of as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques
• Providing topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities
• Supervising Surveying Technician and Surveying Trainee personnel
• Regularly making important decisions on interpreting drawings and specifications and applying them to the physical layout at the job site.

Requirements

• Minimum HS Diploma. Additional training and/or related certificate preferred
• Minimum five years of previous related experience
• Comfort level with Trimble GPS equipment, Trimble machine control, Trimble total station setup, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Able to build surfaces for GPS equipment
• Utilize and have a thorough understanding of surveying practices and equipment use
• Must have good math skills
• Must be able to verbally communicate instructions and plans well with all internal and external contacts
• Must be able to effectively communicate rationale behind decisions made
• Work must be performed carefully and with great accuracy
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• This is a field and office position—willingness to work outside and in all weather conditions
• Local travel to job sites required
• Occasional overtime may be necessary during peak times

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform duties safely and with great accuracy
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Skills

• Proficient in Trimble GPS equipment, Trimble machine control, Trimble total station setup, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong math skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to make important decisions based on interpretation of drawings and specifications

Benefits

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Excellent Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement

Pay

• Weekly Competitive Pay!

Schedule

• This is a field and office position—willingness to work outside and in all weather conditions

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Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.