Field Surveyor - Construction & GPS Precision

William Charles Construction; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Healthcare 

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

William Charles Construction is seeking a Surveyor for project work in Terre Haute, IN. Under supervision of the Party Chief you will inspect and layout activities, and document conformity to specifications.

You will read measurements, place stakes, and ensure elevations and coordinates are accurate for complex construction projects. The role demands hands‑on field work, strong surveying experience, and proficiency with Trimble GPS equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing accurate as‑built documentation and coordinating final drawing turn‑ins.
• Strong background in construction surveying, including shooting anchor bolts, setting elevations, and layout verification.
• Proficiency with Trimble GPS surveying equipment (required).
• RLS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
• Calls out reading or writes station number and reading in notebook.
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark.
• Measures distance between survey points with steel or cloth tape or surveyor's chain.
• Marks measuring points with markers, paint sticks, tacks, scribe, or stakes.
• Holds level or stadia rod at designated points to assist in determining elevations and laying out stakes for mapmaking, construction, land, and other surveys. Place stakes at designated points and drives them into ground at specified elevation.
• Cuts and clears brush and trees or other possible obstructions from line of survey.
• Load/unload equipment and prepare for daily jobs.
• Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as assigned
• Exercises own initiative in seeking additional work, or helping others complete their job assignments upon completion of regular work assignment
• Continually work to sharpen skills and improve on the understanding of surveying
• Punctual in work assignments
• Conduct self in a professional manner in the presence of clients and co‑workers
• Capable of determining calibration status of measuring and test equipment
• Interacts cross‑functionally with craft personnel and other team members.

Skills

As-built documentation

Surveying

Layout verification

Anchor bolts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble GPS surveying equipment

Job description

William Charles Construction is seeking a Surveyor for project work in Terre Haute, IN. Under supervision of the Party Chief you will inspect and layout activities, and document conformity to specifications.

You will read measurements, place stakes, and ensure elevations and coordinates are accurate for complex construction projects. The role demands hands‑on field work, strong surveying experience, and proficiency with Trimble GPS equipment.