Field Technician

HBK Engineering, LLC • Geneva, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Technician responsible for performing surveying duties, while work directly with Field Leads, Safety Managers and Project Managers to meet the needs of HBK’s field services. Primary Office Location: Geneva IL

Requirements

• One (1) year of OSP construction, survey, or engineering experience in aerial or underground environment is required
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time and work nights/weekends when required
• Perform topographic surveys, aerial utility surveys, and construction staking
• Operate a variety of survey equipment, including total stations and GPS
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infrastructure, utility, and/or construction projects
• Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Construction experience
• Formal survey training preferred but not required.
• Ability to Learn and understand HBK survey methods and standards

Responsibilities

• Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
• Operates surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment
• Records survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches
• Searches for property corners and survey monuments
• Positions and holds vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations
• Lay out and recovers stakes, marks, and other monumentation
• Performs surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station, rangefinders, di-electric height sticks, target poles and/or GPS survey equipment
• Take detailed field notes and photographs
• Work directly with survey crew lead to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment

Benefits

• Compensation Range: USD $20.00/Hr. - depending on experience and qualifications.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
• Prohibition of all types of discrimination.
• Commitment to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodation for job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform essential functions of a position.

What This Job Offers

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