Surveyor - Per Diem

Position: Surveyor - Per Diem Offered
Trillium Construction is now seeking a Surveyor in Amarillo, TX!

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Site Layout & Surveying
-Perform accurate staking and layout for all phases of earthmoving and site prep (cut/fill, grading, foundation).
-Set control points, benchmarks, and alignments for utilities, structures, roads, parking lots, and drainage systems.
-Coordinate layout for excavation crews using GPS-guided machinery.

2. Use of Surveying Technology
-Operate Topcon and/or Trimble GPS/GNSS systems and total stations for layout and as-builts.
-Load and verify CAD site plans, surface models, and alignment data into survey instruments.
-Calibrate and troubleshoot machine control files and survey equipment.

3. Earthwork Support
-Collaborate closely with earthwork and grading subcontractors to ensure accurate cut/fill operations.
-Verify subgrade elevations and compaction layers meet design requirements.
-Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with earthwork volume calculations.

4. QA/QC & Documentation
-Perform as-built surveys for verification and documentation.
-Maintain survey logs, field notes, and digital records of layout work.
-Ensure compliance with project plans, tolerances, and local codes.

5. Coordination & Communication
-Work with project managers, civil engineers, and site superintendents to coordinate layout and scheduling.
-Attend field meetings and assist in resolving layout-related issues or discrepancies.

Working 50+ hours - right now 60 hours. But dependent on project needs and progress. Project will last 16-18 months. Working morning/first shift. Pay is up to $38 per hour BOE. If traveling in for work and qualify for per diem - $100 per day worked.

Apply now!

Qualifications:

-3-5+ years experience in construction surveying, preferably on large commercial or institutional projects.
-Proficiency with Topcon and/or Trimble GPS survey systems and machine control.
-Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar software a plus.
-Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
-Knowledge of Texas construction and grading standards is highly preferred.

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Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.