Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor

Gaylor Electric • Bridgeport, AL

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About The Position

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Construction Layout Technician/Construction Surveyor to perform electrical construction layout on large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. The role uses robotic total stations and GNSS equipment and supports accurate field layout, point staking, as-built collection, and coordination with project management and field operations.

The position requires frequent travel to active construction sites and work in fast-paced environments. The technician works closely with field personnel, engineers, and project teams to maintain production schedules and layout accuracy, and works outdoors on construction sites in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school graduate, holder of a GED, or equivalent studies/experience.
• Minimum one year of land survey and/or construction experience preferred.
• Proficiency in survey data collection, including setting up and operating GPS receivers and robotic total stations.
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications.
• Strong mathematical background and ability to perform calculations associated with surveying.
• Strong administrative, computer (Word and Excel), and communication skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to active construction sites and work in fast-paced environments.
• Comfort working closely with field personnel, engineers, and project teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Trimble equipment.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit.
• At least one year of land survey and/or construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineered drawings.
• Operate Trimble/GPS and total station data collectors with minimal supervision.
• Collect as-built data.
• Report punctually to assigned job site locations as directed.
• Understand and comply with company and job safety requirements.
• Work outdoors and on construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Provide work control lines and elevations needed for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by field staff.
• Assist with field layout and point staking.
• Coordinate with project management, field operations, field personnel, engineers, and project teams to support project execution and maintain production schedules and layout accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED