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The Surveying Journeyman assists the land survey Party Chief in determining precise locations and measurements for construction, land division, titles, and other purposes. The role supports survey planning and layout, establishes elevations and grades, operates and maintains survey instruments, and checks work against applicable standards. It also involves manual labor, estimating resources, inspecting subordinate work, and meeting physical and outdoor work demands.
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Full job description
Requisition ID: 189388
Position Summary
Assists land survey Party Chief in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, land division, titles, or other purposes.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
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Participate in planning, diagramming and layout for surveyor work
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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.
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Assist in the task of establishing elevations and or grades as required
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Install or mark neatly elevations as instructed by the Surveying Journeyman
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Measure distances manually with survey chains using a plumb bob and maintain survey chains to insure accuracy and consistency
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Accurately set up items associated with electronic measuring and sighting and perform these actions as needed
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Operates and maintains survey tools and instruments
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Inspects work to ensure that survey work is conducted in conformance with applicable standards.
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Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies
Qualifications
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May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
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Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
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Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
Requirements
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Able to meet all physical requirements.
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Must have all required tools
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Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
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Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
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Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
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Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: TIC_Craft
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