Field Layout Trainee - Surveying & Layout

Vaughn-Construction; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction in Texas seeks a Field Surveyor to conduct land and site measurements using GPS, total stations, and other surveying equipment to determine accurate distances, elevations and angles; establish layout points and guide construction activities.

You will collect and analyze field data to create digital maps, drawings and reports, supervise crew members, and ensure work complies with project plans, specs and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with self-performing work in excavation, concrete, and finish carpentry preferred.
• Strong mathematics and geometry skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of construction technology and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify layout of construction projects, establishing building control vertically and horizontally.
• Set up and operate robotic total station, back sights, prism pole, and data collector for precise layouts.
• Establish elevations and verify embeds, anchor bolts, and other components in concrete structures.
• Review plans and shop drawings, ensure on-site work complies with project specs and safety procedures.
• Lead and train crew members, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures and promoting core values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Mathematics & geometry

Construction knowledge & safety

Tools

GPS

Total stations

Surveying equipment

Digital mapping software

Job description

Vaughn Construction in Texas seeks a Field Surveyor to conduct land and site measurements using GPS, total stations, and other surveying equipment to determine accurate distances, elevations and angles; establish layout points and guide construction activities.

You will collect and analyze field data to create digital maps, drawings and reports, supervise crew members, and ensure work complies with project plans, specs and safety procedures.