Survey Instrument Technician​/Crew Chief

Location: Earth City

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a skilled Instrument Technicians and Crew Chiefs for an exciting project in St Louis, MO. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of all field survey related activities on assigned projects including but not limited to maintaining project control, topographic data collection, construction layout (staking), as-built documentation and supporting the quality control program.

The Instrument Technician I will report to the jobsite for the projects they are assigned and integrate with the operational management of the project with a focus on cost and schedule enhancement, quality, adherence to design intent and collaboration with the design team. The Instrument Technician I will directly report to and take directions from their respective Geomatics Manager from whom they will receive operational support, direction on means and methods, and learning and career development.

The Instrument Technician I is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of surveyed data and laid out or constructed components and instrumental to overall success of the projects they support.

Depending on location, you will have to be part of the Union or willing to join local union

Compensation based on location and local union wages

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays (7)

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses!

McCarthy's core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily

Recognize and communicate hazards/danger zones to surveying crew

Operate and set up surveying instruments (Trimble Robotic Total Station, etc.) for land surveying operations

Transfer grid lines and elevations from a set point

Identify survey tools and material (laser, level, road, stakes, transit, etc.)

Position and hold vertical rods/targets used for sighting to measure angles, distance, and elevations

Provide surveying equipment maintenance, cleaning, and proper storage

Successfully complete required training to use personal arrest system

Perform field work in support of civil construction projects, including but not limited to layout, staking, grade checking, as-built data collection and utility mapping

Occasionally assist our utility mapping division with data collection and site investigation

Occasionally assist our vertical building division with construction layout and reality capture

Support Civil field crews with GNSS enabled equipment

Keep accurate notes, records and sketches to describe work performed.

Place stakes at designated points and drive them into the ground.

Operate and maintain equipment that would include a tablet computer, digital camera, survey grade GNSS, robotic total stations along with other measuring tools and Personal Protective Equipment.

Work professionally in the field as a representative of McCarthy and our clients.

Communicate effectively, both written and oral, with the project team.

Must be able to travel for training as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience working on new construction projects in commercial or civil environments

High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent

2+ years of experience as a Field Survey Technician or Construction layout

Able to operate GNSS and Total Station equipment for purposes of supporting the overall construction process

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos

Efficient and safe work habits

Valid driver's license with a driving record that is approved by our insurance provider

Able to perform work with minimum supervision

Understand construction terminology

Basic Mathematics skills

Proven commitment to Safety

Work in an organized manner

Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site

Able to work approximately 95% of the time in the field

Ability to work independently and follow instructions

Must be self-motivated and can work well with others

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds

Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces

Ability to stand for long periods, walk over all types of terrain

Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions

Minimum age 18+

Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

_McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. _

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Pay:
From $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person