Land Survey Laborer

Uintahgroup; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match / 5%

Health Insurance / Company paid

Dental insurance / Company paid

Health Savings Account / Employer contribution

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

A leading surveying company in Wichita, Kansas, is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as a Land Surveyor's Assistant. The role involves supporting surveyors with boundary surveys and performing various tasks outdoors in changing weather conditions. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma, possess strong communication skills, and be able to lift heavy equipment. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) match, with an expectation of 8-hour shifts and some overtime.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience as a Surveying Assistant preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Support a Surveyor in performing boundary surveys.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for daily tasks.
• Drive to and from job sites and operate equipment as needed.
• Set up GPS base and carry supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate weekly tasks and time entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Safety consciousness

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

Learn how to become a Land Surveyor!

This position supports a Surveyor while performing boundary surveys and staking. We are looking for a motivated individual who likes to be out in the field and is dedicated, loyal, hard-working, and gets satisfaction out of a full day’s work.

Responsibilities

To give you an idea of what the day looks like:

Morning tasks

• Check with Crew Chief for daily scope of work — load any and all needed equipment (GPS equipment, batteries, radios, metrotech, total station, hard hats, steel toe boots and other PPE) and top off/load needed survey supplies (lath, paint, flagging spikes, red/white flags, posts and any other necessities). Keep company vehicle clean.

Throughout the day

• Be prepared to drive to and from the job site.

• Set up and tear down GPS base, carry all the supplies in a lath bag, backpack or belt.

• Make sure to have enough water and anything else you may need throughout the day (Always plan on being gone for most of the day).

End of the work day

• Unload any equipment not needed.

• Put all batteries on chargers. (Make sure they are charging)

• Check with Crew Chief before going home.

Weekly Tasks

• Monday’s time is due for the previous week worked; enter time.

• Friday’s should be a day to clean equipment (Unload and wipe down GPS, wash trucks, and clean office, bathrooms and shop areas). Check with all Crew Chiefs to see if there is anything needing to be done.

Education and Skills

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Knowledge: 6+ months experience as a Surveying Assistant (Preferred)

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional: Ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift 75 lbs. Honest, Professional, Organized, Pays Attention to detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Safety Conscious, Strong Work Ethic, Self-driven with little or no supervision. Must have current and valid driver’s license with MVR that meets Company requirements. Must be willing and able to enroll in a drug & alcohol screening and criminal background program.

Working Conditions

Mental and physical labor are a part of this job. Working conditions are mostly outdoor and the job is subject to extreme weather conditions. Must be able to walk for long periods of time and/or operate ATVs through a variety of terrains.

Driver’s License and clean driving record required.

Benefits

• 401(k) Match / 5%
• Health Insurance / Currently Company paid
• Dental insurance Currently Company paid
• Health Savings Account / Employer contribution
• Vision Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule

• 8 hour shift (some overtime is typical)
• Day shift

UELS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer