Instrument Technician (Surveyor)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses!

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Technician for an Omaha, NE project. You will execute field survey activities, support project control, and contribute to quality control and design intent.

You will report to the Geomatics Manager and integrate with project teams on cost and schedule improvements. The role requires field-focused work, travel as needed, and strong safety commitment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2+ years as a Field Survey Technician or construction layout experience.
• Ability to operate GNSS and Total Station equipment to support construction processes.
• Working knowledge of surveying terminology and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up surveying instruments for land surveying operations.
• Perform field work including layout, staking, grade checking, and as-built data collection.
• Maintain notes, records and sketches describing work performed.

Skills

Field surveying

Construction layout

GNSS

Total Station

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble Robotic Total Station

GNSS equipment

Survey instruments

Tablet computer

Job description

Position Summary

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a skilled Instrument Technician for an exciting project in Omaha, NE. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of all field survey-related activities on assigned projects including but not limited to maintaining project control, topographic data collection, construction layout (staking), as-built documentation, and supporting the quality control program. The Instrument Technician I will report to the jobsite for the projects they are assigned and integrate with the operational management of the project with a focus on cost and schedule enhancement, quality, adherence to design intent, and collaboration with the design team. The Instrument Technician I will directly report to and take directions from their respective Geomatics Manager, who will provide operational support, direction on means and methods, and learning and career development. The Instrument Technician I is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of surveyed data and laid out or constructed components and is instrumental to the overall success of the projects they support.

Responsibilities

• Complete Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily
• Recognize and communicate hazards/danger zones to surveying crew
• Operate and set up surveying instruments (Trimble Robotic Total Station, etc.) for land surveying operations
• Transfer grid lines and elevations from a set point
• Identify survey tools and material (laser, level, road, stakes, transit, etc.)
• Position and hold vertical rods/targets used for sighting to measure angles, distance, and elevations
• Provide surveying equipment maintenance, cleaning, and proper storage
• Successfully complete required training to use personal arrest system
• Perform field work in support of civil construction projects, including but not limited to layout, staking, grade checking, as-built data collection and utility mapping
• Occasionally assist our utility mapping division with data collection and site investigation
• Occasionally assist our vertical building division with construction layout and reality capture
• Support Civil field crews with GNSS enabled equipment
• Keep accurate notes, records and sketches to describe work performed
• Place stakes at designated points and drive them into the ground
• Operate and maintain equipment that would include a tablet computer, digital camera, survey grade GNSS, robotic total stations along with other measuring tools and Personal Protective Equipment
• Work professionally in the field as a representative of McCarthy and our clients
• Communicate effectively, both written and oral, with the project team
• Must be able to travel for training as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience working on new construction projects in commercial or civil environments
• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent
• 2+ years of experience as a Field Survey Technician or Construction layout
• Able to operate GNSS and Total Station equipment for purposes of supporting the overall construction process
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Efficient and safe work habits
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that is approved by our insurance provider
• Able to perform work with minimum supervision
• Understand construction terminology
• Basic Mathematics skills
• Proven commitment to Safety
• Work in an organized manner
• Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site
• Able to work approximately 95% of the time in the field
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Must be self-motivated and can work well with others
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk over all types of terrain
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions
• Minimum age 18+
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

Benefits

• Safety-First Mindset
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development
• Referral Cash Bonuses!

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.