Surveying Helper

TIC - The Industrial Company; Gail (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level field helper to assist skilled craftspersons in surveying-related tasks. The role involves manual labor, observing safety rules, and learning to establish elevations under supervision.

Applicants should be ready to work outdoors in all weather, climb and work at heights, and operate basic survey tools. This position offers hands-on experience in the industrial construction sector and requires reliability and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior field experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in a craft discipline and safe tool usage is expected.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor related to surveying needs, such as cutting brush for lines and placing markers.
• Assist in establishing elevations and grades as required by the surveying team.
• Install or mark elevations as directed by the Surveying Journeyman.
• Measure distances manually with survey chains and maintain accuracy.
• Assist with electronic measuring and sighting equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain survey tools and instruments.

Skills

Instruction following

Team communication

Safety awareness

Field experience

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Survey instruments

Job description

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Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform manual labor related to surveying needs, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, and/or pins and right of way markers delineate features of all phase’s construction project.
• Assist and learn the task of establishing elevations and or grades as required
• Install or mark neatly elevations as instructed by the Surveying Journeyman
• Assist and learn to measure distances manually with survey chains using a plumb bob and maintain survey chains to insure accuracy and consistency
• Learn to set up items associated with electronic measuring and sighting and perform these actions as needed
• Operates and maintains survey tools and instruments

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.