Construction Surveyor

Lone Star Grading & Materials is seeking applications for a full-time construction surveyor in Belton, TX (and surrounding areas within approximately an hour’s commute)

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs existing condition surveys and in-field surveys for construction layout. Establish and/or verify accuracy of horizontal and vertical control at project sites. Help ensure that work meets specifications and tolerances. Assist in quality control efforts on job sites. Performs routine quantity surveys and take-offs at multiple project locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Approximately 90% of duties will be performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, wind, and dust.

• Tasks will include verifying control on construction sites, performing topographical surveys, construction staking, and setting bluetops.
• Use contract drawings, specifications, and survey equipment to layout points, ROW, grades, etc.
• Provide grade staking for excavations, grading, and site work. This will require carrying up to 75 lbs. and swinging a sledgehammer.
• Use various surveying techniques and equipment such as total stations, robotic total stations, GPS, laser levels, and site levels for construction layout.
• Assist with set up and review of data used for GPS Machine control.
• Check, and re-check the established control points, point layout, elevations, calculations, contours, etc. to ensure accuracy and conformance to contract requirements and production.
• Perform routine as-built surveys of completed work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain a detailed daily field log for record-keeping purposes.
• Follow Daily Procedures as set forth by the Party Chief or Operations Manager and company policies.
• Properly follow OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the immediate attention of the Superintendent or Safety Manager.

Approximately 10% of duties will be performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and noise levels. This will include cleaning, calibrating, and plumbing equipment along with studying plans, mathematical conversions, and equations that are used in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dependable, consistent, hardworking, self-starter.
• Requires high school diploma
• 1+ year survey experience in construction staking and topographic surveys
• Knowledge and experience with the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy civil construction work such as staking and surveying in the Building and Roadway related trades using GPS equipment, Conventional Level, and/or Robotic Instruments.
• Knowledge in the principles of mathematics and relative sciences for compliance with survey requirements
• Ability to work within very precise limits or standards of accuracy, in all field conditions.
• Ability to read and comprehend design drawings, specifications, and computers.
• Has in-depth understanding of the methods and calculations involved in leveling, traversing, topographic (cross-section) surveys, construction surveys, mapping, and determining quantities and volumes.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use Topcon GPS survey equipment, grading lasers and other tools properly and safely.
• Ability to use AutoCAD or Agtek software is a plus
• Ability to organize and handle multiple project assignments without supervision
• Must be organized
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be a team player
• Must meet all essential physical requirements necessary to do this job.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement/Simple IRA
• Vehicle Allowance

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Construction Layout: 1 year (Required)
• Machine Control: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person