Survey Field Technician I

McKim & Creed, Inc.; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Paid holidays, bereavement, parental,

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Technician I to assist with field operations, load and unload gear, and perform elevation measurements at various sites in Louisiana. The role requires fitness to walk long distances over rough terrain and exposure to heat, cold, and water.

You will cut lines, position survey prisms, and support field crews across multiple job sites. Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED; vo-tech training or prior rod/Instrument experience is a plus;

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred; vo-tech or field experience is a plus.
• Must be able to walk long distances outdoors across varied terrain and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and operate equipment as needed.
• Daily travel required; overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to work 50+ hours during peak periods; able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment from truck and carry to job site.
• Cut line with brush axe.
• Run level rod to obtain elevations.
• Hold prism pole for horizontal positions.
• Walk long distances through terrain, including water and uneven ground.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High School/GED

CDL (preferred)

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.
• Work 50+ hours during busy periods.
• 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 (ESOP): 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 Employer and Aff affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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