Survey Technician

Ferguson Construction Company•Sidney, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson Construction is an award-winning general contracting company specializing in key sectors like manufacturing, industrial buildings, medical office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail, and commercial spaces. As a Surveyor Technician, you will be a vital part of our team, supporting all our regional offices (Sidney, Dayton, Columbus, and Indianapolis). We are looking for a detail-oriented, motivated self-starter. The ideal candidate is competent in conducting a variety of surveys, including design surveys, boundary surveys, topography surveys, utility location surveys, and data collection. Familiarity with Trimble data collectors, robotic total stations, and GPS , as well as radio utility locators. This role requires no overnight travel.

Requirements

We seek candidates who have at least 3 years of experience in the field.
Possess a strong sense of urgency and self-drive to successfully meet deadlines.
Demonstrate strong mathematical skills.
Able to read and interpret civil drawings.
Working knowledge of a Trimble data collector (TSC5), Robot Total Station and GPS receiver (R12i).
A valid Driver's License is required.
You must be able to work primarily outdoors.
You must be able to perform physical activities such as dragging, stooping, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
You must be able to perform physical activities, including lifting up to 20 pounds.
All applicants who are offered employment with Ferguson Construction Company will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with Ferguson Construction policy and state law.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute accurate and detailed surveying for various project needs, including property, boundary, topographic, utility, and record surveys, as well as construction stakeouts.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail throughout the survey process.
Collaborate with the design team by assisting with necessary survey research.
Resolve boundary issues related to property boundaries, rights-of-ways, easements, and utilities through survey and courthouse/deed research.
Verify and calculate survey measurements to ensure the data is complete and accurate.
Prepare and send survey data to office personnel for use in design and construction.
Uphold high professional standards by monitoring quality and compliance, including risk management.
Ensure the accuracy of all construction site, foundation, and building layout and staking by performing necessary checks during and upon completion of procedures.
Transmit data collection into Civil 3D and draft existing conditions, for use by Civil Designers in all Design/Build jobs.
Maintain and organize all survey equipment; ensuring tools are properly calibrated and all materials are well stocked.