Land Surveyor

David H. Martin Excavating Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

David H. Martin Excavating Inc. is seeking a Land Surveyor to estimate and determine property boundaries for residential and commercial projects.

This role involves evaluating land development plans, performing stakeouts, and providing site layout guidance for buildings, roads, and utilities. It is a safety-sensitive position requiring careful attention to detail. Responsibilities include coordinating with field crews and managers, producing maps with CAD, GPS and GIS, traveling to job sites,

Qualifications

• Degree in surveying or civil engineering preferred; minimum 2 years surveying experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and willingness to travel.
• Strong math and analytical abilities for calculations.
• Ability to read blueprints and maps; familiarity with CAD/GIS.
• Commitment to safety procedures and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeout, topographic, and as-built surveys with field crews.
• Assist with construction staking and site layout surveys.
• Provide technical guidance to DHM staff and project teams.
• Produce maps using CAD, GPS, and GIS data.
• Travel to job sites to locate features and verify locations.
• Read blueprints and verify measurements for accuracy.
• Maintain surveying equipment and perform equipment upkeep.
• Complete tasks with accuracy and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Safety minded

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in surveying or civil engineering (preferred)

Tools

Topcon GPS

Topcon Robotic

CAD software

GPS devices

Survey instruments

Measuring rods

Job description

The Land Surveyor estimates and determines property boundaries for construction projects, both residential and commercial. They evaluate land development plans to determine construction location for buildings, roads, utilities, and stormwater facilities. They provide the stakeout needed for the construction crews to build and install all approved items. The job duties that a Land Surveyor should expect to do are diverse and requires various training and skills. This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

Duties Include:

• Coordinate with field crews and project managers to conduct stakeout, topographic, and as-built surveys.
• Assist with construction staking or site layout surveys outlining the locations of what is to be done or built in the area or job site.
• Work closely with DHM Job Superintendents, Foremen, General Contractors and provide technical guidance and expertise to other individuals in the company.
• Conduct physical site surveys to produce maps using GPS, surveying instruments, digital images, and satellite photographs.
• Travel to locations and use known reference points to determine the exact location of important features.
• Analyze approved land development plans to determine locations and elevations of all building pads, utilities, road and stormwater facilities by using computer-aided design (CAD).
• Provide stakeout for the designed items as needed.
• Prepare as-built plans, maps, and volume reports.
• Use Topcon GPS & Topcon Robotic equipment, as well as basic survey tools such as instrument tripods, lasers, levels, and measuring rods.
• Maintenance and upkeep of all surveying equipment.
• Responsible for own computations and CAD – verify the calculations and analyze and interpret the data.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints and designs.
• Monitoring projects from the start to finish and monitoring changes in the land during the construction process.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks and other duties, as or when assigned.
• Knowledge of the construction/excavating trade.
• Working knowledge of GPS and GIS.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record, and able to travel distances to job sites.
• Ability to use hand tools and survey equipment applicable to the survey trade in a safe manner, prefer experience with Topcon GPS and Topcon Robotic.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce workplace safety procedures and practices.
• Degree in surveying or civil engineering is preferred, or minimum 2 years land surveying or construction surveying experience required.
• State certification or licensure required for a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and as a team.
• Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work longer hours as needed.
• Ability to complete work tasks on time and meet deadlines in an effective manner with good time management skills.
• Problem solving and analytical ability, with good numeracy skills and the ability to do high level mathematical calculations (algebra, trigonometry, geometry).
• Above average computer skills and be able to use software competently.
• Deal with supervisors, co-workers, and the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, good organizational skills, solve complex problems.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understand, follow, and effectively communicate information.
• Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.