Field Apprentice

Mark Thomas•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mark Thomas is hiring an Apprentice to join our growing Survey team! The Apprentice reports to a licensed surveyor and works directly with a Party Chief to perform various field surveying tasks and travel throughout our regional job sites. The ideal candidate is interested in land surveying, a team player who is willing to learn, and an early riser open to opportunities for overtime.

Requirements

A current member of the Operating Engineers Union OE 3, or willing to become a member
Actively enrolled in a Survey Apprenticeship program, or meets the eligibility requirements for enrollment for the apprenticeship program
Must have a valid CA Driver's License; ability to operate the survey vehicle and meet Company driver eligibility requirements
Ability to work as a part of a team and take direction from more experienced field staff
Ability to work outdoors and travel as needed to project sites
Understanding of field safety practices in various environments

Nice To Haves

Interested in land surveying
Team player willing to learn
Early riser open to opportunities for overtime

Responsibilities

Learns how to properly use field surveying tools and perform field activities correctly and safely
Assists the Party Chief various field tasks; learns to perform tasks independently as directed
Holds level rod or distance meter reflector at designated points to assist in determining elevation allocations
Marks measuring points with keel, paint, sticks, scratches, tacks, stakes, etc.
Measures distance between survey points, using Surveyors' tapes or electronic distance measuring equipment
Places stakes at designated points and drives them into ground
Cuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey using various tools as directed
Helps to obtain data pertaining to angles, elevations, control points, and contours

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives
Employee referral bonuses
Certification and licensing incentives
Eligibility for year-end performance incentives
401k and ESOP retirement benefits
Profit sharing
401k match
PTO
Public holidays + additional holidays
Bereavement leave
Jury/civic time
Licensing & certification exam time
Employer-paid vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
Inclusive family planning & fertility resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Travel insurance
In-house wellness education & challenges
Voluntary medical and dental insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Pet insurance
FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
Tuition reimbursement
Paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
Budgeted time for training and career development