Land Surveyor Assistant

Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying : UELS; Seminole (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Job summary

Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying (UELS) is looking for a Surveying Assistant to support boundary surveys and staking. The position requires significant outdoor work, often in extreme weather conditions, with travel up to 5 days a week.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, have a high school diploma, and be physically fit to lift equipment. You will learn valuable skills and assist your Crew Chief with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience as a Surveying Assistant preferred.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and operate ATVs.
• Must have current and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Surveyor with boundary surveys and staking.
• Travel to job sites, loading/unloading equipment.
• Conduct equipment maintenance and check-ins.

Skills

Communication Skills

Inventory Control

Attention to Detail

Self-driven

Strong Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

GPS equipment

ATV

Job description

This position supports a Surveyor while performing boundary surveys and staking. You will learn how to become a Land Surveyor. 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.

One critical component of this role is that it requires quite a bit of out-of-town work, on many occasions, 5 days a week. We pay for accommodations and provide a per diem for food and other expenses. We will have you home most weekends, but there could be occasion for weekend work as well. You would be travelling to desolate and undeveloped areas of land, marking locations for future development or re-development. The travel to and from the site is also paid.

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, survey equipment, radios, hard hats, steel toe boots & other PPE) - Top off and load needed survey supplies (lath, paint, flagging spikes, red/white flags, posts & 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: 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 drivers 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 labors are a part of this job. Working conditions is mostly outdoor and the job is subject to extreme weather conditions. Must be able to walk for long periods of time and/or operate ATV’s through a variety of terrains.

Driver's License and clean driving record required

• 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