Construction Surveyor / GPS

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13668808 Kansas Paving in Wichita, Ks is looking to add to our Road survey crew. Must have experience with GPS survey equipment. Must have Road survey experience. This position does not require overnight travel. Pay will be based on experience and certifications. Must have a valid DL, and a good driving record. THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION - HOME EVERY NIGHT~! The survey Rod man, or survey technician will assist survey teams in providing information relevant to the elevation, shape, contour, gravitation, location, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earths surface construction purposes. This includes assisting other crafts in equipment installation. This includes surveying land, being a land surveyor, using GPS and other surveying equipment. Position Responsibilities - Ability to identify all tools required for tasks. - Ability to identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. - Assist in the identifying specific location in regards to plans and GPS locations. - Assist in setting up survey equipment. - Clean up work areas. Job Requirements: Must have knowledge on materials, tools, and processes involved with basic construction technique. - Must have the physical ability to climb in and out of equipment on a regular basis - Must have the physical ability to navigate rough terrain - Ability to read and understand street plans - Must be able to compute basic arithmetic functions. - Must be able to read a tape measure. - Must have reliable transportation. - Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little to no notification. - Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations. - Must follow all company and site rules and regulations. - Must have required tools. {=html} - Provide assistant and performs duties as directed by Party Chief. - Cuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey. - Holds level or stadia rod at designated points to assist in determining elevations and laying out stakes for mapmaking, construction, land, and other surveys. - Measures distance between survey points with steel or cloth tape or surveyor's chain. - Marks measuring points with markers, paint sticks, tacks, scratches or stakes. - Places stakes at designated points and drives them into ground at specified elevation. - Load/unload equipment and prepare trucks for daily jobs. {=html} - Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual. - Minimum of a High School/GED diploma and the desire to succeed in the surveying industry. - Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and successfully complete a drug screening. - Candidates must possess a neat appearance and be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. - Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide and perform these operations using units of measurement for distance and have an general understanding of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. - Familiar with survey instruments (total station, data collector, level) is a plus. Preferred Additional Qualifications - Former experience working with GPS Equipment or on Survey Teams - Formal/Technical education. - Experience working with carpentry, concrete and rebar. Reporting to - This position does not have any direct reports. Physical Requirements - Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting. - Will talk and hear to communicate. - Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, material , controls and tools. - May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. - Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off of platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements. - CUT AND CLEAR BRUSH - HOLD THE SURVEY ROD - LOAD AND UNLOAD SURVEY EQUIPMENT FROM THE COMPANY VEHICLE - Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots. Kansas Paving / Kansas Ready Mix, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Kansas Paving / Kansas Ready Mix is a great place to grow! We have built a strong foundation based on the principles of exceeding service and quality. We know that success is achieved by t