Survey Layout Technician-2678

JHL CONSTRUCTORS•Centennial, CO

23h•$65,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A Survey Layout Technician supports the Crew Chief in performing accurate and efficient field surveying and construction layout on active job sites. This role is responsible for operating survey equipment, assisting with staking and layout of site features, and helping ensure work aligns with project plans, tolerances, and design intent. The technician contributes to quality control by verifying measurements, maintaining organized field data, and identifying discrepancies. Additional responsibilities include assisting with equipment setup and maintenance, managing field documentation, adhering to jobsite safety standards, and working collaboratively with the crew and project teams in a variety of construction environments.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent.
1-5 Years of experience in commercial construction
Maintain OSHA 30 (minimum) and recommended refresher training as well as any project specific/need based safety training.
Attend training for operational software as needed to stay current.
1-2+ years of experience using TopCon with Magnet Field software or Trimble Equipment with Trimble Business Cetner and Trimble Connect
Basic understanding of survey principles (angles, distances, elevations)
Basic understanding of construction drawings for layout
Familiarity with Trimble, TopCon, and other related survey technology and software
Basic understanding of Civil 3D
Must have the ability to remain in a seated position.
Must have the ability to speak, write and comprehend English language.
Must have the ability to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs.
Must have the ability to hear clearly.
Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.
Must have dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse.
Must have the ability to remain in a standing or kneeling position.
Must have the ability to lift tools and supplies, up to 50 lbs.
Must have dexterity to utilize and manipulate tools and materials.

Responsibilities

Support crew chief with field data collection
Set up and operate survey equipment including Total stations, GPS, and Data Collectors
Measure and record site and project specific data
Assist the crew chief with construction layout support
Various staking of foundations, utilities, L.O.C, site grading, curb & gutter
Mark points with stakes, hubs, lath, paint and nails.
Verify layout matches plans and tolerances.
Assist crew chief with equipment setup and maintenance.
Instrument set up: tripod leveling, backsight orientation, control point verification
Perform daily checks including battery checks and equipment calibration.
Maintain and transport equipment safely.
Assist crew chief with quality control support.
Double check shots and points
Confirm control points and benchmarks
Identify discrepancies and alert crew chief
Help ensure layouts meet tolerances and design intent
Assist crew chief with documentation and data management
Enter point descriptions and codes in the data collector
Maintain organized field notes in a survey logbook or digitally
Assist with syncing field data to the office through Trimble Business Center & Connect.
Follow all of JHLs jobsite safety protocols (PPE and situational awareness)
Communicate with Crew Chief and site superintendents
Work around active construction safely.
Create and maintain daily time sheets, data logs, and field reports
Manage inventory of equipment and perform regular maintenance checks of equipment.
The ability to work in a variety of construction environments including commercial, educational, industrial and health care related projects.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Willingness to pursue continued education on Survey, Layout and Geomatics.