Survey & Quality Control Field Technician

Overview:

Who We Are:  Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Inc., an Employee-Owned company, is the world’s largest and leading stabilization contractor. The company was founded in 1918, and we’ve been focused on soil stabilization since 1949. Shaped by our Core Values of SELFLESS, QUALITY, EXCELLENCE, and DRIVE , we place a strong emphasis on employee & customer satisfaction and a reputation of superior quality and capability.

Our Core Focus:  We set the standard in soil stabilization by building long-term relationships with our customers and employees

Responsibilities:

Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group is looking for dual-role survey and QC field technicians to assist our Engineering Department in some of our core markets across the Midwest. This is a full-time position with the potential for extensive travel and exposure to a wide variety of construction projects and markets. As a survey technician, you will assist our fine-grading operations and work directly with our in-house surveyor. When not assisting our surveying operations, you will be working with our quality control manager on construction sites by performing quality control field testing or performing research and development on new technologies. You will gain extensive construction and soil stabilization experience working alongside some of the best personnel in the soil stabilization industry. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, this role includes participation in our ESOP.

Qualifications:

Surveying Skills

• Knowledge of operating and setting up robotic total stations with data collectors using GPS rover/base.
• Using a survey level. Preferred experience with Trimble.
• Knowledge of setting up heavy equipment for machine control. Preferred experience with GCS900 or Earthworks.
• Understands Cut/Fills
• Converting foot and inches to decimal foot
• Reading plans and knowledge of field survey methods, techniques, and instruments needed to measure and stake points, lines, elevations
• Understand how to use survey control points, understanding requirements to obtain required accuracy
• Understanding of earthwork grading and surveying terms
• Familiar with MS Office. Data collector software Trimble Sitework experience preferred

Field QC Testing Skills

• Basic knowledge of soil types and earthwork construction
• Basic understanding soil field testing during construction (measuring compaction, obtaining soil samples, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of soil laboratory test results and interpretation
• Familiarity with chemical soil stabilization process
• Ability to accurately report soil information and results on
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a company vehicle within our company policy. A valid driver’s license and safe drive record is required.
• Ability to walk long distances over varying terrain
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions

Additional Requirements

• Extensive travel across our core markets
• Ability to accurately and fluently convey thoughts both orally and in writing
• The successful candidate will be encouraged to seek industry certifications and expand their skill through company and industry continuing education opportunities.
• Ability to work under the direction of project managers, engineers, and surveyors

People Promise:

Our People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued. 

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