Field Crew Assistant

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical site surveys using a variety of equipment and tools
• Prepare sketches, notes, and perform electronic data collection
• Coordinate field crew and process field data
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Calculateareas of land parcels and easements using mathematics and computer software.
• Input and retrieve information from survey instruments.
• Compile data necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and linked tracings.
• Lay out grids and determine horizontal and vertical controls
• Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
• Collect data needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant data.
• Prepare topographical and contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information such as charts, drawings, and survey notes.
• Operate and manage land‑information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience using Trimble equipment and software products required (TSC3 & TSC7 Survey Data Collectors, DiNi, S6, & S7 Robotic Instruments, SX10 Scanner, R6, R8, and R10 GPS Receivers)
• Experience with, or ability to operate, Trimble (Geodimeter) robotic total stations and Trimble GPS systems
• Minimum of three years’ experience with land surveying procedures relative to Commercial, Industrial, Retail, and Municipal development projects including, but not limited to:
  Boundary surveying, route surveys, construction surveys, land title surveys, topographic surveying, and control surveying
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies is a plus
• Time management skills:
  It will be necessary to plan your own and your team's time on each job
• Experience with boundary, topographic, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking, staking of electric distribution lines, staking electric transmission lines is a plus
• Able to perform well with minimal supervision in a team environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must pass pre‑employment background check and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required
• Entry level position for dependable individual with positive attitude that enjoys the outdoors.
• Reading comprehension:
  Must be able to understand written documents
• Mathematics:
  Anaptitudefor applying mathematical principles to solve problems is necessary
• Attention to detail:
  Accuracy is of the utmost importance; care should be taken when taking and recording measurements
• Listening skills:
  Understanding instructions from others, including superintendents and project managers, is a critical skill
• Speaking skills:
  Communicating information to members of your team and your clients is required