Layout Technician

Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC is seeking an experienced Layout Technician in the New Orleans area. You will provide survey measurements for job set-up, stake-out, and as-built conditions, and support site personnel with surveying tasks across projects.

The role requires reading construction drawings, proficiency in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and a valid Louisiana driver’s license with a dependable vehicle for local travel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to local area job sites with a valid Louisiana driver's license and dependable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide survey measurements for job set-up, stake-out and as-built conditions.
• Operate Total Station, GPS data collector, and Auto Levels as required.
• Read construction drawings and specifications to guide layout tasks.
• Support job site personnel and travel as needed throughout projects.

Skills

Reading drawings

Geometric calculations

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Total Station

GPS Data Collector

Auto Levels

Job description

Come join a team of Layout and Quality Control professionals at Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC This locally owned and operated company has an opportunity available for an experienced Layout Technician in the New Orleans area, whose duties will include providing survey measurements for job set-up, stake-out and "as-built" conditions as well as providing survey support to job site personnel as required throughout the course of a project. Must be able to follow detailed instructions, read construction drawings and specifications and be proficient in algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Additionally, must have a valid Driver's License and have a dependable vehicle in order to travel to local area job sites.

Provides quality surveying services to company to ensure construction work complies with design drawings and specifications. Performs survey measurements for job set-up, stake-out, and "As-Built" conditions. Provides survey support to job site personnel as required throughout the course of a project. Operates a variety of survey equipment as the job demands, and works on multiple jobs. The Layout Technician works under the direction of the Layout Party Chief.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in determining elevations and laying out stakes; marks points of measurement with required data; assists in measuring between points; places stakes at designated points and specified elevations.
• Operates all survey equipment including: Total Station, GPS Data collector, and Auto Levels.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and pay close attention to detail.
• Able to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Willing to learn new concepts and adopt to new technologies.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Educational and experience requirements include: High School diploma or GED.
• Proficient in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Proficient communication skills including verbal and written, interpersonal and organizational.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff with strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to commit to the company values.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to travel as required which may include out of town travel.
• Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license.
• Must have a dependable vehicle with up to date inspection sticker to perform work related duties.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must the ability to work long hours and drive long distances to and from work; may be required to work some weekends.