Survey Rod Person

SOUTHEASTERN SURVEYING & MAPPING CORP•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Rod Person assists with field surveying activities and maintains survey equipment. The role receives surveying instruction from the Crew Chief and Instrument Person, keeps current with surveying methods, and may recommend procedural revisions to the Crew Chief. Work is primarily at field locations and may involve travel to remote sites and overnight stays. The employee may also assist with utility projects and perform light office duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to obtain badges and certifications necessary to enter work sites and perform work, such as M.O.T., school badges, Duke Energy, CSX, or DOD credentials.
Valid driver’s license and continued eligibility to drive under the Company Vehicle policy.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods and work in inclement weather.
Ability to work collaboratively, take instruction and constructive criticism, and deal with the public while completing work tasks.
Ability to work out of town when required and work overtime.
Punctuality, regular attendance, and appropriate dress and appearance.
Ability to perform physical tasks including walking long distances; standing for extended periods; frequently lifting and moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, and grasping.
Ability to walk on uneven ground and work on slippery, loose, uneven, and sloped surfaces.
Ability to clear lines using power equipment or hand tools.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to adverse or hazardous conditions, including excessive noise, inclement weather, wastewater, congested residential areas, highways and roads, trenches, and deep excavations; exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, odors, water, and mud.
Ability to travel to remote field locations, including overnight stays, as needed.

Responsibilities

Receive surveying training and instruction from the Crew Chief and Instrument Person.
Load and unload survey equipment and ensure the work truck has materials needed for daily or weekly tasks.
Set up backsights and foresights; clear lines and establish points, tape, chain, and level for field survey projects as assigned.
Make accurate measurements using a tape measure and help search for property corners.
Use a machete as needed to clear lines and use a hammer to drive rebar, stakes, and hubs into the ground.
Maintain and operate survey-grade instruments and efficiently run topographic surveys and a level rod.
Anticipate where survey shots need to be taken and become familiar with data collection codes.
Set up safety equipment and flag traffic when necessary; follow safety guidelines, especially around traffic and active construction sites.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive under the Company Vehicle policy.
Assist with utility projects as needed and perform light office duties such as filing, copying, and scanning.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Work with the team, accept instruction and constructive feedback, maintain positive relationships with the public and external contacts, and support the company’s culture and values.
Maintain punctuality, regular attendance, and appropriate dress and appearance.