Survey Field Technician - Instrument Operator

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role:

Cardinal Civil Resources is currently looking for an employee with high integrity and excellent attention to detail to fill a position as a Survey Field Technician. We are looking for candidates with 0-5 years’ experience. You will be trained to use the latest survey equipment, including total stations, 3d scanners, and drones. This is a great opportunity for recent high school and college graduates. Travel will be required from time to time to different job sites. You must be familiar with all surveying techniques used for pipeline surveying.

 

Responsibilities:

As a Survey Field Technician, you will:

• Work in group environments
• Work within defined project scopes and budgets
• Ensure Safety and Health are the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents
• Operates and maintains a variety of survey equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Learn how to take sufficient field notes of readings and observations
• Know and perform field principles of staking and marking
• Perform other related field and office duties as assigned
• Work primarily in the field on control, topographic surveys, and pipeline surveys as Instrument Man/Rodman of one, two, or three-person field crew
• Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for a line of sight
• Know basic sources of measurement errors
• Clean and maintain equipment, vehicles, and all work areas

 

Qualifications:

EDUCATION: A high school education or equivalent is required, including a background in math, geometry, and trigonometry.

EXPERIENCE: Land Surveying experience

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators
• Proficiency in the use of total stations, GPS Receivers, and data collectors
• Possess good interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills
• Analyzing site plans, project plans, blueprints, maps, and charts.

ABILITIES:

· Must be able and willing to travel daily.

· Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

· Must be highly motivated with the ability to work independently and with a team.

· Must have essential requirements: professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

· Must possess strong attention to detail and an intense level of accuracy.

• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Must have Reliable Transportation
• Background Check and Drug Testing Required

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

· Valid driver’s license with insurable record

· CST or Survey Apprenticeship Preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential function of this job successfully:

· Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally

· Must be able to drive a vehicle safely regular/occasionally

· Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.

· Must be able to deal effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain

· Must be able to sit, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time

· Must be able to type/key-in data and answer telephones frequently as needed

· Must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus

· Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations

· Must be able to wear personal protective gear regularly/occasionally

· Physical ability work including bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs

· Must adhere to company policies, safety plan, and the project safety plan

 

About Us:

Cardinal Civil Resources (“CCR”) is a fun, productive business dedicated to the success of our employees, clients, and our communities. With our rapid growth and several strategic acquisitions, there is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career at CCR. Our success depends on attracting the best talent and continuously striving to improve what we do and how we do it.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.