Surveying Helper

Kiewit; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Survey Support role in Mobile, AL. You will assist skilled craftspersons, learn surveying methods, and work under supervision on a construction site. The position emphasizes safety, accurate measurement, and hands-on tool use.

You will gain experience with elevations, grade establishment, and instrument setup while supporting the surveying team through varied field tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and background check.
• Follow safety rules and project rules; other duties as required.
• Have high school diploma or equivalent; prior field experience helpful.
• Able to understand, follow and convey written and oral instructions to supervision.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Know how to safely use hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor related to surveying needs, e.g., cutting brush for lines and placing markers.
• Assist and learn establishing elevations/grades as required.
• Install or mark elevations as directed by the Surveying Journeyman.
• Measure distances with survey chains; maintain chains for accuracy.
• Learn to set up electronic measuring and sighting equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain survey tools and instruments.

Skills

Drug screening

Safety compliance

Communication

Field experience

Instruction following

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Requisition ID: 190474

Position Summary

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

• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required 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.

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.