Survey Assistant

Summary

The Surveyor Assistant supports survey operations on heavy civil construction sites. This position assists survey staff with survey control, construction layout, GPS machine control support, data collection, quality verification, and as-built documentation.

Essential Knowledge And Skill Requirement

• Assist survey staff with field layout, staking, grade checking, production surveys, and as-built surveys.
• Support the setup, use, and maintenance of survey equipment, GPS rovers, data collectors, and related field tools.
• Afford GPS machine control support, including field checks, layout verification, and basic troubleshooting under the direction of survey staff.
• Help verify field conditions, elevations, grades, locations, and construction progress as needed.
• Collect and record accurate field measurements, notes, and survey information.
• Afford assistance with maintaining survey logs, field records, control files, reports, and as-built documentation.
• Review civil plans, specifications, drawings, and construction documents to support field layout and survey work.
• Communicate survey information clearly with survey staff, project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
• Afford assistance with organizing survey equipment, stakes, tools, supplies, and jobsite materials.
• Work safely around active construction equipment, uneven terrain, traffic, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Afford support to survey staff and field personnel as needed with GPS, layout, and basic survey-related tasks.

Basic Functional Job Requirements

• Ability to perform a variety of duties, adapting to changes with accuracy.
• Frequently lift/carry objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting basic blueprints, instructions, and manuals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow field direction.
• Basic mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with GPS/rover-based systems, Trimble equipment, data collectors, or conventional survey equipment preferred.
• Experience with CAD/modeling platforms such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble Business Center, or similar software is a plus.

Physical Work Environment

• Work may involve dusty or dirty conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous materials, with appropriate personal protective equipment provided.
• Occasional night shifts and exposure to extreme temperatures.

Physical Demands

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the role as part of qualification requirements.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training in surveying, geomatics, construction technology, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in surveying, construction layout, GPS, heavy civil construction, or related field work preferred.