Field Technician

HBK Engineering, LLC • West Monroe, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Technician who will be traveling nearly 100% of the time for on-site work. This position is responsible for performing surveying duties, while working directly with Field Leads, Safety Managers, and Project Managers to meet the needs of HBK’s field services. The working location for this role is West Monroe, LA.

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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Role specific company paid professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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