Webber - Instrument Man - Survey Services

Ferrovial•Laredo, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Man assists the Survey Party Chief in managing survey activities across various job locations. The role requires fundamental knowledge of survey instruments or survey activities and involves using, maintaining, and caring for survey instruments and equipment. The position also performs physical construction and field-support tasks, including moving and preparing materials, working with pipe and concrete, and assisting with routine manual and machine tasks. The employee may assist with other operations as designated by the supervisor when not performing the essential duties.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Survey Helper on heavy highway and bridge projects.
Previous experience with survey instruments.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to move throughout a construction site, including navigating minor obstacles, climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of and compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of related construction experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks using survey instruments and equipment as directed by the Survey Party Chief.
Maintain and properly care for survey instruments and equipment.
Dig, spread, and level dirt, sand, and gravel using hand tools.
Lift, carry, and manually transport construction materials, tools, and supplies.
Clean tools, equipment, materials, and the work area.
Mix and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand tools.
Join, wrap, and seal sections of pipe.
Perform routine non-machine tasks, including removing forms, filling excavations, placing pipe sections in trenches, and assembling pipe sections.
Perform machine tasks such as tamping soil, jackhammering, and assisting with pipe fusing.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and by sharing knowledge and skills.
Assist with other operations as designated by the supervisor when not performing essential duties.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and report unsafe activities to a supervisor or Human Resources.