Surveyor (Traveling)

JGM • Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

The Surveyor performs layout and surveying activities in industrial, commercial, and fabrication environments. The role primarily supports anchor bolt surveys; setting elevations on leveling nuts or shim packs; column plumbness checks; crane rail alignment; elevation verification; equipment layout; and other layout and surveying activities. The Surveyor uses surveying equipment and works independently in active industrial, commercial, and fabrication environments, supporting projects at customer facilities and project sites throughout the country. Frequent travel is required. While on assignment, the position provides $120 per day in per diem when working the full project schedule, with per diem paid for seven days.

Requirements

• Experience operating a total station, automatic level, optical theodolite, or similar surveying equipment.
• Experience working in industrial, commercial construction, or fabrication environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction, structural, and equipment drawings and dimensional information.
• Strong understanding of basic geometry, trigonometry, elevations, coordinates, and measurement principles.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies in field measurements and troubleshoot basic surveying or setup issues.
• Ability to accurately document and communicate survey results.
• Self-motivated and capable of completing field assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and project personnel.
• Basic proficiency with MS Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently as project schedules require.
• Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; climb stairs and ladders; work on elevated platforms when required; and bend, kneel, crouch, and maneuver around industrial equipment and structures.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in active industrial and construction environments, including conditions with noise, dust, heat, cold, and varying weather.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in confined or elevated work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD or other surveying/metrology software.
• Experience with Leica, Trimble, Hilti, GeoMax, or similar surveying equipment.
• Previous crane rail, anchor bolt, steel erection, equipment installation, or industrial alignment experience.
• Construction surveying, steel erection, millwright, mechanical, or industrial layout experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate total stations, automatic levels, and optical theodolites to perform layout, surveying, and dimensional verification.
• Perform crane rail alignment surveys, including horizontal alignment and elevation checks, in accordance with CMAA and/or project specifications.
• Perform anchor bolt surveys to verify location, spacing, elevation, and installation accuracy in accordance with AISC Code of Standard Practice and/or project specifications.
• Conduct elevation surveys of foundations, equipment pads, structural steel, rails, and other industrial components.
• Perform plumbness and verticality checks of columns, structures, equipment, and assemblies.
• Establish and work from project control points, benchmarks, centerlines, and reference elevations.
• Perform equipment and structural layout as required.
• Accurately and clearly record field measurements for reports and project documentation.
• Compare field measurements with drawings, specifications, and project tolerances.
• Identify measurements outside specified tolerances and communicate findings to project personnel.
• Set up, maintain, transport, and properly care for surveying and measurement equipment.
• Work with JGM technicians, project managers, superintendents, tradespeople, engineers, and customers.
• Follow all site-specific and JGM safety requirements in industrial and construction environments.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PTO and holidays
• 401(k) with matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous referral program
• Training and further education
• $120 per day per diem while on assignment when working the full project schedule, paid seven days per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed