Survey Tech – Heavy Civil Construction

Gregory Construction; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and full benefits

Training and advancement opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Work on large-scale heavy civil proj

Job summary

Gregory Construction is seeking a skilled Survey Tech to support surveying operations on heavy civil construction projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction experience who wishes to expand surveying knowledge and work with a professional survey team.

You will assist with daily surveying tasks on active sites, set up and operate survey gear, mark layouts, support grading, utilities, and structural work, and travel between project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience on heavy civil construction projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with surveying equipment and software listed above.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily surveying tasks on active construction sites.
• Set up and operate survey equipment including tripods, prisms, rods, total stations, and GPS units.
• Mark layout points, lines, hubs, and lath accurately.
• Support survey layout for grading, utilities, concrete, and structural work.
• Carry and transport survey tools and materials across uneven terrain.
• Read and interpret basic construction plans under guidance.
• Travel between project sites as required.

Skills

Trimble S7 Total Stations

TSC7 Controllers

Trimble Access

Trimble Business Center

Topcon GPS

Field 3D

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

Gregory Construction is looking for a skilled Survey Tech to support surveying operations on heavy civil construction projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction experience who is ready to expand their surveying knowledge and work alongside a professional survey team.

When you work with Gregory Construction, you benefit from experienced professionals with a diverse range of capabilities that are invested in your career growth. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction experience who is ready to expand their surveying knowledge and work alongside a professional survey team.

What you’ll get to do:

Assist with daily surveying tasks on active construction sites.

Set up and operate survey equipment including tripods, prisms, rods, total stations, and GPS units.

Mark layout points, lines, hubs, and lath accurately.

Support survey layout for grading, utilities, concrete, and structural work.

Carry and transport survey tools and materials across uneven terrain.

Read and interpret basic construction plans under guidance.

Work safely around heavy equipment and active crews.

Travel between project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Trimble S7 Total Stations, TSC7 Controllers, or Trimble Access.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Experience using Topcon GPS with Field or Pocket 3D software.
• Exposure to GPS Machine Control systems (Komatsu/TOPCON).
• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• OSHA 30 Certification or willingness to obtain.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive pay and full benefits package.

Opportunities for training, advancement, and technical skill development.

Supportive, faith-based, team-oriented culture.

Work on large-scale, high-profile heavy civil projects.

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