Survey Assistant

Glenn O. Hawbaker•Montoursville, PA

31d

About The Position

Assist Surveyors in providing routine field and office surveying and mapping services to company divisions. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct supervision. Essential Functions: Clear vegetation and debris so that measurements can be taken. Transport, assemble, set, and dismantle tripods, targets, and reflectors. Set stakes, hubs, and monuments as directed. Position safety signs and direct traffic. Assist survey crew in measuring angles, distances, and elevations. Accurately record survey field notes. Operate survey instruments on a field survey crew. Safely operate a company vehicle. Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment. Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Understand and execute instructions.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of survey principles and practices.
Prefer previous experience in land surveying.

Responsibilities

Clear vegetation and debris so that measurements can be taken.
Transport, assemble, set, and dismantle tripods, targets, and reflectors.
Set stakes, hubs, and monuments as directed.
Position safety signs and direct traffic.
Assist survey crew in measuring angles, distances, and elevations.
Accurately record survey field notes.
Operate survey instruments on a field survey crew.
Safely operate a company vehicle.
Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.