Survey Instrument Operator/Civil Engineering Technician

DGT Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

DGT Associates is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator, Field and Construction Surveyor, or Survey Technician in Boston, Massachusetts. The candidate will perform various field and office survey duties while collaborating with other team members to ensure projects meet company standards. Benefits include a 401K plan, medical, dental, life insurance, and paid time off.

The ideal candidate must have a valid driver's license, ability to communicate effectively, and be capable of operating survey equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and safety record.
• Ability to get an OSHA 10 Construction card.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Capability to stand, walk through rough terrain and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned survey tasks adhering to field survey procedures.
• Performs office CAD processing and creates reports from field data.
• Maintains clear communication with project supervisors.
• Trains and mentors junior Survey Technicians.

Skills

Communication

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

Total Stations

Survey Data Collectors

GPS Equipment

CAD Software

Job description

Survey Instrument Operator, Field and Construction Surveyor, Survey or Civil Engineering Technician

Performs all aspects of assigned survey field and/or office duties with help from other team members. Collaborates with other technicians and or the survey Crew Chief to help ensure that field or office projects are completed correctly to company standards. Communicates clearly with others. Can complete assigned tasks with the ability to learn and improve. Must have a driver's license and ability to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

Field Duties

• Completes assigned survey tasks while complying with established field survey procedures using total stations, survey data collectors, GPS and other survey equipment and ensures that the field data is in the proper format; provides documentation with photos or sketches to assist with office processing of the data.
• Thoroughly understands the scope of the project from project supervisor before starting work.
• Reports to and communicates daily with the survey manager or project leader.
• Keeps clear and accurate field notes.
• Communicates with the survey supervisor to report any problems or delays.
• Performs sufficient checks in the field to assure set control and points are within positional tolerance needed for the task.
• Uses proper safety equipment and follows proper field safety procedures.
• Survey Technicians are responsible for the safety and care of all crew members, vehicles, and equipment, and the public's interest.
• Attempts to resolve their own project-related needs such as equipment, vehicle maintenance, special equipment requirements or other issues and contacts their supervisor for problems or issues they need help with.
• Portrays a professional appearance by wearing the appropriate clothing for the work environment and assures other crew members do also.
• Trains and mentors junior Survey Technicians.
• Reviews and verifies that all field work needed on site was performed to standards to meet job requirements.
• Performs other assigned duties in a professional manner.

Office Duties

• Perform office CAD processing work in support of survey operations.
• Perform record research when needed.
• Perform CAD drafting or preparing reports from field data.
• Perform other office or field duties as they development and or are assigned.

Benefits

Group Benefits available include 401K plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability, Paid Sick, Vacation and Holidays.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and safety record and be able to safely drive a company vehicle to project jobsites.
• Must have or be able to get an OSHA 10 Construction card and know construction and general safety.
• Must be able to communicate well with others.
• Must be able to stand and walk through rough terrain and carry equipment that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders stairs and scaffolds and work in a busy environment or construction site.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment when needed.