Surveying Journeyman

Kiewit•Seminole, TX

About The Position

Assists the land survey Party Chief in surveying the earth’s surface to determine precise locations and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, land division, titles, or other purposes. The role supports survey planning, layout, field measurements, grade and elevation work, and the use and maintenance of survey instruments. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve heights and confined spaces.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior experience in the field or a related area.
Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Ability to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, which may exceed 200 feet.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning, diagramming, and layout for survey work.
Perform manual labor related to surveying, such as cutting brush for lines and carrying stakes, pins, and right-of-way markers to delineate features of construction project phases.
Assist with establishing elevations and grades as required.
Install or neatly mark elevations as instructed.
Measure distances manually with survey chains using a plumb bob, and maintain survey chains to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Set up items associated with electronic measuring and sighting accurately and perform these actions as needed.
Operate and maintain survey tools and instruments.
Inspect work to ensure survey work conforms to applicable standards.
Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities, and determine the time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform work activities.
Inspect subordinate employees’ work for compliance or deficiencies.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.