Draftsman-Surveyor

SA Recycling; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in California seeks a Draftsman-Surveyor. The role requires producing 2D drawings and performing site surveys. Ideal candidates have experience with Total Station equipment, AutoCAD, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $88,000 based on experience, with full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel (80%).
• Must be able to work in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge in using Total Station robotic instrument.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering in retrieving field data and measurements.
• Perform site and building surveys.
• Produce drawings from field data under direction.

Skills

Travel willingness

Collaborative work in fast-paced environment

Using Total Station robotic instrument

Surveying experience with LiDAR/GPS/Total Stations

3D laser scanning

Producing 2D drawings in AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Drone operating experience

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble equipment

Leica RTC 360

Register 360 software

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Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel (80%)
• Must be able to work in a collaborative fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge in the use of Total Station robotic instrument used to collect topographic data, produce drawings, and perform site layouts
• Drafting experience in Surveying (LiDAR, GPS, Total Stations) (Surveying equipment: Trimble, Carlson)
• Experience using 3D laser scanner (Leica RTC 360) and scan rendering software (Register 360)
• Produce 2D drawings using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D software
• Drone operating experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• NOTE: Items without a “*” are not required, but they are preferred. Candidate can be trained in those sections if they are hired.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering department in retrieving field data, measurements, and other information to produce 2D drawings for structures, assemblies, site plans, and utilities in AutoCAD or Civil 3D format
• Perform site and building surveys
• Produce drawings from field recovered data and surveys under the direction of the engineering department
• Generate diagrams demonstrating the order of process equipment
• Superimpose 2D drawings from engineering team over surveys to identify potential conflicts with existing structures and equipment
• Generate shop drawings of designs made by engineering team
• Scan facilities using the 3D laser scanner and process the data using Register 360 software
• Create scaled aerial photographs of facilities using a drone

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: scrap metal yard, outdoor
• Equipment & Tools: yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE
• Physical demand level: Moderate to heavy
• Work capacity: Laborer work capacity
• Hand movements: Repetitive motions

Salary

$75,000 - $88,000 depending on experience

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Management

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