Surveying Helper

Kiewit • Gail, TX

10d

About The Position

The Surveying Helper assists skilled craftspersons with surveying-related work under immediate supervision. Duties and requirements vary depending on experience and assigned job step. The role supports construction surveying activities, including manual labor, learning to establish elevations and grades, marking elevations, measuring distances, using electronic measuring and sighting equipment, and operating and maintaining surveying tools and instruments.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Possess knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Have field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Know how to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• Be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Have all required tools.
• Be able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, which may exceed 200 feet.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveying-related manual labor, such as clearing brush for lines and carrying stakes, pins, and right-of-way markers to delineate features of construction projects.
• Assist with and learn to establish elevations and grades as required.
• Neatly install or mark elevations as instructed by the Surveying Journeyman.
• Assist with and learn to measure distances manually using survey chains and a plumb bob, and maintain survey chains for accuracy and consistency.
• Learn to set up equipment associated with electronic measuring and sighting and perform these tasks as needed.
• Operate and maintain surveying tools and instruments.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED