Survey Technician
Richmond, VA
Full Time
Mid Level
We are seeking a detail-oriented Survey Technician to assist with layouts, lines, and grades, providing essential support in a fast-paced environment to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of surveying operations on construction projects.
Survey Technician
A. Job Responsibilities
As a Survey Technician, you will be responsible for working with layouts, lines and grades and provide assistance in a fast-paced environment.B. Job Functions
Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Excellent organizational skills
- Professional in all aspects of his/her behavior.
- Good Communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be self-motivated and work without direct supervision.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Qualified applicants would possess the skills for project layout using Topcon robotic total stations. Topcon base and Rover GPS systems using Topcon MAGNET field and Topcon Pocket 3D software.
- Conduct field layouts and surveying activities.
- Establish exterior-interior grade and working lines for contractors or crafts.
- Assist in the evaluation of potential dimensions and other field problems.
- May oversee some subcontractor work activities, as assigned.
- Must be able to work at elevated heights, frequently lift materials weighing up to 70 lbs and work in outside all weather conditions.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals, and safety rules.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
D. Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Lives out and promotes the Company's core values of Safety, Integrity, Communication, Excellence, and Determination.
- Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Meets commitments.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Able to operate with a sense of urgency when necessary and juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
- Communication - Excellent communication skills, including listening, asking clarifying questions when needed, writing, and a superior attention to detail.
E. Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED is required.
- Three (3) years related experience preferred.
- Experience in Komatsu intelligent machine use
- Willingness and ability to travel to and from job sites.
- Concentration, alertness, and attention to detail.
- General computer operation is necessary.
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