Survey Field Technician I

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership Plan

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Technician I to support field crews across various job sites in Baton Rouge. The role involves loading/unloading equipment, cutting lines, and taking elevations using level rods and prism poles. Significant walking through diverse terrain is required.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred vo-tech training or rod/instrument experience. Willingness to travel daily and occasional overnight travel is essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent is preferred.
• Specialized training from a vo-tech school or Rod person/Instrument person experience is a plus.
• Walking outdoors for long periods through various terrains, heat/cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, and high-traffic areas.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and operate project equipment.
• Ability to travel daily and occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Can work unsupervised when required.
• Background checks and pre-employment drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment from the truck and carry equipment.
• Cut line with brush axe.
• Run level rod to obtain elevations.
• Hold prism pole for horizontal positions.
• Walk long distances across urban, suburban, rural terrains, sometimes through water.
• Travel daily and occasionally overnight as part of projects.

Skills

Load/unload equipment from truck

Cut line with brush axe

Run level rod to obtain elevations

Hold prism pole for horizontal位置

Excellent walking endurance

Willingness to travel daily

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Vo-tech training or Rod/Instrument experience a plus

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

OVERVIEW

A Survey Field Technician I loads and unloads equipment from truck and carries equipment to job site; cuts line with brush axe; runs a level rod to obtain elevations; holds prism pole for horizontal positions. The job requires considerable walking for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, uneven ground and sometimes water.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL

• Load and unload equipment from truck and carry equipment.
• Cut line with brush axe.
• Run level rod to obtain elevations.
• Hold prism pole for horizontal positions.
• Requires a lot of walking for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, uneven ground and sometimes water.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred, specialized training from a vo-tech school or Rod person/Instrument person experience a plus.
• Walking outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Ability to travel daily.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Can work unsupervised when required.
• Experience is welcomed, willing to train.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan: ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has communities we serve, which is most like a community you live
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

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