Field Survey Technician (Chainman)

Job Description

Job Description

The main duties and responsibilities of the Field Survey Technician are to assist the Survey Party Chief on various tasks associated with the land surveying industry, including right-of-way surveys, boundary surveys, construction staking, aerial mapping, 3D laser scanning, utility surveys and associated tasks for a wide range of projects and clients across all of California.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As this position is entry level, the primary duties are to assist in the field with completing the following tasks:

• Daily field surveying operations in urban, rural, commercial, industrial and construction site locations.
• Accurate preparation & completion of daily field notes, sketches & time sheets according to directions.
• Complete field surveys for boundaries, design plans, as-builts, and other survey exhibits as directed.
• Interpret and work with construction staking calculations under supervision of Survey Party Chief.
• Evaluate engineering design plans for construction purposes under supervision of Survey Party Chief.
• Organize and maintain field notes, reports, data, survey equipment and company vehicles.
• Complete miscellaneous survey spreadsheets and documents as directed.
• Take an active part in the company safety culture presenting ideas on improvement where possible.
• Occasionally travel to project sites that require over-night accommodations provided by GIS.
• Although most work occurs during daytime hours, some projects require night work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic understanding of math and geometry
• Minimal experience in the surveying/engineering or construction industry is preferred
• Must have a readiness and willingness to learn proper survey techniques
• Must be able to safely navigate rough terrain and dense vegetation during daily hikes as required by fieldwork
• Personal transportation to job sites in Sacramento is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company insurance standards
• Travel and overtime will be required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently/Continually required to stand and walk in uneven terrain
• Frequently/Continually required to sit (including drive-time to/from/between sites)
• Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently/Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently/Continually required to talk and hear
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Frequently/Continually work around traffic fumes, airborne dust, construction debris, etc.
• Frequently/Continually exposure to outside weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
• Occasionally exposed to raw sewer and untreated storm water
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds
• General good health, fitness, vision & hearing are required to perform all aspects of this job.
• Company provided personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be worn at all times on-site
• Required to utilize tools such as pry bars, hammers, rulers, concrete drills and other hand tools
• Work environment includes pedestrians, construction workers and others not associated with GIS
• Environmental conditions such as public roadways and construction sites will include exposure to heavy equipment and vehicles traveling in excess of 40 miles an hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

GIS Surveyors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified individuals will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Under the Limitless Solutions Group (LSG) umbrella of entities. GIS Surveyors Inc. is a growing medium sized, Geospatial firm with offices in San Diego, California, Bellevue, Washington and Cincinnati, Ohio. Our ability to create and grow a firm focused on attracting and cultivating professionals with the expertise to seamlessly deliver innovative Geospatial solutions to our clients separates us from other companies. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), GIS fosters a culture where every employee is an integral member of our team and has influence in the sound decision making process of the organization. If you are looking for an exciting work environment which encourages creativity, innovation, professional growth and long-term career opportunities, GIS may be a good match for you. Salary is negotiable, competitive and will not be a barrier to hiring the right person.

Company Description

Under the Limitless Solutions Group (LSG) umbrella of entities. GIS Surveyors Inc. is a growing medium sized, Geospatial firm with offices in San Diego, California, Bellevue, Washington and Cincinnati, Ohio. Our ability to create and grow a firm focused on attracting and cultivating professionals with the expertise to seamlessly deliver innovative Geospatial solutions to our clients separates us from other companies. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), GIS fosters a culture where every employee is an integral member of our team and has influence in the sound decision making process of the organization. If you are looking for an exciting work environment which encourages creativity, innovation, professional growth and long-term career opportunities, GIS may be a good match for you. Salary is negotiable, competitive and will not be a barrier to hiring the right person.