GPS TECHNICIAN

Branch Civil; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Civil is seeking a Survey Technician to support field surveying on project sites in Roanoke, VA. You will measure and compute quantities, maintain field notes, and ensure layout against plans using GPS and robotic instruments.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of survey experience, familiarity with Trimble/Topcon GPS, and basic MS Word/Excel skills. Office and field work are required, with occasional travel to sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• 0-5 years construction survey experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of Trimble and/or Topcon GPS equipment preferred.
• Some knowledge of engineering and survey practices.
• Some knowledge in Microsoft Word & Excel is preferred.
• Some knowledge of Bluebeam preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Physically measures or accurately computes quantities and records daily.
• Organize and coordinate the survey work on the project.
• Layout, vertical and horizontal control work for all self-performed work.
• Proficient with GPS Equipment and robotic instruments.
• Check in-place work against drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Maintain as-built drawings and field notes.
• Assist in setting up fine-grade equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS rover/data collector equipment.
• Maintain robotic equipment.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

GPS Equipment

Robotic instruments

Survey field notes

Survey planning

Microsoft Word & Excel

Bluebeam

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

GPS rover / data collector

Robotic total station

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Physically measures or accurately computes quantities of work, complete and records those quantities in a daily record.


• Is thoroughly familiar with the contract requirements for surveying on project.


• Organize and coordinate the survey work on the project.


• Responsible for layout, vertical and horizontal control work for all self-performed work using all survey equipment.


• Must be proficient with GPS Equipment with some knowledge of robotic instruments.


• Checks in place work against drawings and specifications to assure overall accuracy as needed.


• Assist in maintaining as-built drawings.


• Maintain all survey field notes on the project to include location of all control points and benchmarks used in the layout of the project.


• Perform minor surveying, replacement of disturbed or missing survey stakes and normal construction layout and grade checking to include line and grade of pipe and drainage structures.


• Prepare all working drawings required for minor construction components.


• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS rover/data collector equipment as well as heavy equipment.


• Maintain and troubleshoot Robotic Equipment.


• Assist in setting up fine-grade equipment.


• Book completed fine-grade surface for owner verification.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency.


• 0-5 years construction survey experience preferred.


• Some knowledge of Trimble and/or Topcon GPS equipment preferred.


• Some knowledge of engineering and survey practices.


• Some knowledge in Microsoft Word & Excel is preferred.


• Some knowledge of Bluebeam preferred but not required.

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $46,623.50

Salary Max: $79,950

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Travel

The position requires intermittent travel and overnight lodging.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment with frequent project site visits. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers/scanners.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an office employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee will sometimes need to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40 hours a week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.