Trainee Surveyor

AJ Lerch Surveys; Ingham; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

4 weeks annual leave

Study leave

Training support

Mentorship

Job summary

AJ Lerch Surveys in Ingham seeks a motivated Trainee Surveyor to join a civil road infrastructure project. You will assist with survey control points, operate GPS receivers and total stations, and support the project team on site.

This entry‑level role offers full‑time hours with paid overtime, four weeks annual leave, personal and study leave, and support to complete an accredited Certificate IV Surveying course, with one‑on‑one training from qualified surveyors.

Qualifications

• Interest in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of survey control points.
• Operate and maintain GPS receivers, total stations, digital levels and drones.
• Conduct survey pickups of works completed.
• Support the wider project team as required.
• Learn to reduce survey data into useable formats.

Skills

Interest in construction

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Job description

AJ Lerch Surveys is a consulting surveying firm that has operated since 2019 and provides specialist services to road, bridge and marine infrastructure projects. We have an exciting entry level opportunity for a Trainee Surveyor to work fulltime (Monday to Friday) on a civil road infrastructure project in the Ingham region.

Key responsibilities

Assist with the installation of survey control points

Operate and maintain advanced surveying equipment including GPS receivers, total stations, digital levels and drones

Conduct survey pickups of works completed

Give assistance to the wider project team where required

Learn how to reduce survey data into useable formats

About you

An interest in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A positive attitude and willing to learn

A commitment to safety and quality outcomes

Current drivers licence (Provisional Licence is acceptable)

WH&S General Construction Induction Certificate (white card)

Right to live and work in Australia

Candidates who currently reside in the Ingham area will be highly regarded

• Guaranteed full-time hours with paid overtime
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Personal leave & Study Leave
• Support and development to complete an accredited Certificate IV Surveying course
• One-on-one training with qualified surveyors

About us

AJ Lerch Surveys is a consulting surveying firm that has operated since 2019 and provides specialist services to road, bridge and marine infrastructure projects.