Concrete Paving Stringless Survey Technician

Duit Holdings, Inc.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Duit Holdings, Inc. is seeking a motivated Stringless Survey Technician to join our concrete paving operations team. The role focuses on setting up and operating robotic total stations and managing a stringless paving system on a concrete slipform paver to ensure precise elevation and alignment.

You will work in varying weather, travel to job sites up to five hours away, and contribute to highway and infrastructure projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, able to show up on time and work long shifts.
• Willing to travel to job sites up to five hours from home with overnight stays.
• Basic computer proficiency to manage data, emails, and spreadsheets.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor stringless paving systems using robotic total stations and field computers.
• Ensure paving operations meet specified tolerances for grade and smoothness.
• Set up robotic instruments, check control points and benchmarks, and verify data against design plans.
• Maintain and troubleshoot survey and machine control equipment for reliable performance.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform various tasks that may change with work conditions.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Work in weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Travel readiness

Basic computer skills

Outdoor endurance

Stamina for physical labor

Tools

Robotic total stations

Field computers

Total station software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Stringless Survey Technician to join our concrete paving operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating multiple robotic total stations and managing a stringless paving system on a concrete slipform paver. You'll play a key role in ensuring precise elevation and alignment of the concrete pavement, maintaining high ride quality, and contributing to the successful completion of highway and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Stringless Paving Operations: Operate and monitor stringless paving systems using robotic total stations and field computers.
• Elevation & Alignment Control: Ensure paving operations meet specified tolerances for grade and smoothness.
• Site Setup & Verification: Set up robotic instruments, check into control points and benchmarks, and verify project data against design plans.
• Equipment Handling: Maintain and troubleshoot survey and machine control equipment for consistent, reliable performance.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform a variety of tasks and duties that may change often as the work conditions require.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions, including temperatures over 85 degrees and below 40 degrees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Punctuality & Dependability: You must be reliable, show up on time every time, and be ready to work long shifts, including early mornings and late evenings.
• Willingness to Travel: Job sites may be located up to five hours from your home, with extended overnight stays required during the workweek.
• Basic Computer Proficiency: Must be able to send emails, manage files (e.g., Excel spreadsheets), and transfer data to/from flash drives and field computers.
• Outdoor Work Readiness: Comfortable working in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
• Ability to use arms and hand to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction.)
• Ability to travel and work overtime, as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field Adaptability: Quick thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate less-than-ideal field conditions.
• Surveying Knowledge: Familiarity with total stations, control point verification, and basic surveying concepts.
• Plan Reading: Ability to interpret plan and profile sheets and digital project files.
• Basic Electronics: Understanding of multimeters and ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues in the field.
• Tool Proficiency: Comfortable using hand tools to install, maintain, or remove components of the machine control system.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This company's policy is to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.