Survey Technician II: Field GNSS & Civil Data

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match & ESPP

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Diabetes management and Telehealth

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a Survey Tech to collect field data, operate GNSS and GPS equipment, and support construction teams with accurate measurements on active sites.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers, apply center and offset procedures, and document elevations, distances, and angles for multiple disciplines.

This role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field and at least one year of field survey experience.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, remote sensing, drafting, engineering, or related technical field preferred
• One year of survey experience in construction or operations with exposure to engineering, civil, or renewable energy activities
• Take reasonable care of health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy and well-developed file management
• Preferred comprehension of ALTA Surveys and various schematics
• Preferred understanding of surveying software e.g. Trimble Business Center, MAGNET Office, or Civil 3D
• Ability to problem solve
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

Responsibilities

• Collect field data using surveying equipment
• Collaborate with project team to understand construction sequence
• Apply GPS to set lath for construction including center and offsets
• Operate survey instruments to capture static measurements with verified residuals
• Perform calculations to determine elevations, distances, and angles
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches, etc.
• Verify horizontal and vertical residuals daily using benchmarks
• Search for section corners, property stakes and survey points
• Position and hold vertical rods or targets for sighting to measure angles, distances, elevations
• Maintain and troubleshoot all GPS equipment as directed by Survey Equipment team
• Ensure equipment and tools are clean, powered down, and stored at day’s end
• Safely operate field tools to minimize risk
• Foster effective communication between surveying teams, engineering teams, and project management
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to integrate survey data into project plans
• Provide regular updates on surveying progress, challenges, and solutions
• Work independently and as an active member of the team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Read and interpret documents

Interpretation of manuals

Precision and accuracy

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center

MAGNET Office

Civil 3D

Job description

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a Survey Tech to collect field data, operate GNSS and GPS equipment, and support construction teams with accurate measurements on active sites.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers, apply center and offset procedures, and document elevations, distances, and angles for multiple disciplines.

This role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field and at least one year of field survey experience.