Stringless (Travel) Intern

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stringless Paving Intern supports paving operations by using robotic total stations and other survey equipment to guide concrete pavers and help ensure pavement thickness and smoothness meet contract requirements. The role works alongside paving crews and coordinates surveying activities with jobsite Superintendents. This is a full-time, travel-required position that typically involves 50 or more hours per week. Travel is primarily during the business day between branch offices and project locations, with some out-of-area and overnight travel expected. Extensive travel may be required when project locations are far from the main office or when supporting multiple sites. The employee must be available for early or late on-call hours to address jobsite delays, bad weather, and emergencies.

Requirements

At least two years of construction industry experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel.
Ability to work extended hours as required by the workload and be available for early or late on-call hours.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of survey practices and computations.
Ability to operate field equipment, including total stations, GPS rovers, and auto levels.
Ability to quickly process information and make decisions.
Initiative and ability to prioritize tasks, with organizational, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of basic computer technology.
Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, or related software.
Knowledge of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines, construction equipment, safe operating practices, and signs of maintenance issues.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrain, meet physical requirements, operate a vehicle for long periods, tolerate loud noises and exposure to odors, gases, and dust, and work in extreme temperatures, confined spaces, high places, and excavated areas.

Nice To Haves

College or technical degree in surveying or a construction-related field.
Surveying experience in civil construction.
Experience with Excel, AutoCAD, Trimble Software, or other applicable survey software.
Familiarity with the surveying and construction industry; the employer is willing to train a suitable candidate.
Enjoys fast-paced environments.
A good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Position total stations to control the horizontal and vertical alignment of trimmers and concrete pavers.
As-build pavement to ensure new design ties into existing pavement.
Establish jobsite control networks.
Perform quality assurance of line and grade tolerances while paving and trimming operations are in motion.
Perform construction layout of pavement edges and joints.
Work from engineering plans to establish construction lines and grades, and maintain engineering notes and records of secured data.
Coordinate surveying activities with jobsite Superintendents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.