Webber - Instrument Man - Survey Services

Ferrovial•Laredo, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Man assists the Survey Party Chief in managing survey activities at various job locations. The role requires fundamental knowledge of survey instruments or activities and involves using, maintaining, and caring for survey instruments and equipment as directed. When not performing the essential duties, the employee may assist with other operations as designated by the supervisor. The work is performed at construction jobsites and involves strenuous physical activity, including handling materials and tools, using hand tools, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions. The employee is expected to follow company safety policies and procedures, report unsafe activities, contribute to team goals, and provide leadership through example and shared knowledge. Webber participates in E-Verify, and selected candidates must pass a drug screen; field candidates must also pass a medical exam. Some positions may require a background check.

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 jobsite, including navigating minor obstacles and climbing ladders and inclines.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must comply with company safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Selected candidates must pass a drug screen; candidates selected for a field position must pass a medical exam.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Three or more years of related construction experience preferred.

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 team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Assist with other operations as designated by the supervisor when not performing the essential duties.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and report unsafe activities to a supervisor and/or Human Resources.