Surveyor

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Overview

The Surveyor provides surveying service to company supervisors and craftsmen to ensure that the construction work complies with design drawing location. Provides work control lines and elevations required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by craftsmen, i.e. forms for concrete pours, etc. Must recognize quality issues beyond locations and elevations. May be viewed as supervision and may need to intervene in any safety or quality issues as needed. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. May be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys required for planning and payment quantities, and provides quantity calculations as required
• Develop new data from photogrammetric records
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Prepare documentation (field books and diaries) of surveying activities
• Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment
• Check as-built conditions that require use of surveying techniques
• Prepare or revises engineering drawings as directed
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control
• Coordinate findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project
• Coordinate surveying activities with superintendent to meet construction requirements

Qualifications

Physical:  While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental:  While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.