Entry-level Survey Technician

AECOM•Columbia, SC

1d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Practice and Technology Team is actively seeking a creative, talented Survey Technician for immediate employment in the Columbia, SC office. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in Land Surveying specific to engineering consulting services. This opportunity affords the ideal candidate the following: Exposure to a variety of large and complex projects including, but not limited to, Transportation projects, Water projects, Site Civil projects and more. Exposure to multiple industry/business line sectors. Access to new and state of the art equipment to complete surveying functions. Opportunities for upward advancement and career growth. Primary job functions include but are not limited to the following: Performs a variety of tasks in support of survey or construction activities Works as part of a two- or three-man survey field crew Performs a variety of routine tasks and works under close supervision Works under the supervision of a crew chief Will work with robotic total stations, GNSS equipment and terrestrial scanners Will work on boundary, topographic, as-built, construction, route and control network surveys Uses a variety of surveying instruments to support a survey crew in their daily operations Reading and understanding survey notes, sketches, maps, deeds, as-builts and construction plans Performs basic maintenance of the survey field equipment Keeps survey field vehicle in clean and orderly condition Loads and unloads trucks with survey equipment and supplies Prepares timesheet Demonstrates "team" attitude and communicates effectively Understands and follows all applicable safety procedures Relies on general understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to plan and accomplish moderate goals Occasional overnight travel is required Entry-level position; may not require previous experience

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices and as a condition of employment must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review

Nice To Haves

DOT preconstruction survey knowledge or experience a plus
Ability to lift and carry equipment of up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and sit as needed on project work sites. Ability to safely navigate construction work sites, roads, buildings, and areas with uneven terrain
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% with occasional overnight travel
Enthusiasm for learning
Interest in working outdoors at preconstruction sites
Interest in learning how to operate, set up and maintain survey equipment

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks in support of survey or construction activities
Works as part of a two- or three-man survey field crew
Performs a variety of routine tasks and works under close supervision
Works under the supervision of a crew chief
Will work with robotic total stations, GNSS equipment and terrestrial scanners
Will work on boundary, topographic, as-built, construction, route and control network surveys
Uses a variety of surveying instruments to support a survey crew in their daily operations
Reading and understanding survey notes, sketches, maps, deeds, as-builts and construction plans
Performs basic maintenance of the survey field equipment
Keeps survey field vehicle in clean and orderly condition
Loads and unloads trucks with survey equipment and supplies
Prepares timesheet
Demonstrates "team" attitude and communicates effectively
Understands and follows all applicable safety procedures
Relies on general understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to plan and accomplish moderate goals
Occasional overnight travel is required

Benefits

AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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