Surveyor
About The Position
Under general supervision of Chief Surveyor, provide routine field and office surveying and mapping services to company divisions. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision. Essential Functions: Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys. Operate survey instruments and Global Positioning System equipment on a field survey crew. Record accurate survey field notes. Perform survey calculations and analysis. Find, evaluate, and record land boundary, right-of-way, and corner evidence. Perform construction staking as directed by Chief Surveyor or Foreman. Calibrate and maintain survey instruments. Occasionally lead field survey crew on routine assignments. Produce plans, maps, files, charts, and reports. Read and interpret design plans. Instruct crewmembers in instrument operation, maintenance, and survey procedures. Safely operate a company vehicle. Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment. Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction. Knowledge of: Survey principles and practices. Global Positioning Systems. Engineering design and construction practices. Ability to: Understand and execute instructions. Perform mathematical calculations and statistical analysis. Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures. Qualifications: Effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate high degree of analytical and organizational skills. Valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course. Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prefer two-year college degree in Surveying Technology or related field. Experience: Prefer a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in land or construction surveying. Required Training: PennDOT Flagger Training MSHA (if applicable) Drug Free Workplace Basic Management GPS/ Data Collection Annual Safety Training CPR/ First Aid Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures. Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Survey principles and practices.
- Global Positioning Systems.
- Engineering design and construction practices.
- Understand and execute instructions.
- Perform mathematical calculations and statistical analysis.
- Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
- Effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate high degree of analytical and organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- PennDOT Flagger Training
- MSHA (if applicable)
- Drug Free Workplace
- Basic Management
- GPS/ Data Collection
- Annual Safety Training
- CPR/ First Aid
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
- Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer two-year college degree in Surveying Technology or related field.
- Prefer a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in land or construction surveying.
Responsibilities
- Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.
- Operate survey instruments and Global Positioning System equipment on a field survey crew.
- Record accurate survey field notes.
- Perform survey calculations and analysis.
- Find, evaluate, and record land boundary, right-of-way, and corner evidence.
- Perform construction staking as directed by Chief Surveyor or Foreman.
- Calibrate and maintain survey instruments.
- Occasionally lead field survey crew on routine assignments.
- Produce plans, maps, files, charts, and reports.
- Read and interpret design plans.
- Instruct crewmembers in instrument operation, maintenance, and survey procedures.
- Safely operate a company vehicle.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
