Field Technician -Land Survey Chainman

JOB DESCRIPTION The main duties and responsibilities of the Field Technician -Land Survey Chainman are to assist the Survey Party Chief on various tasks associated with the land surveying industry, including right-of-way surveys, boundary surveys, construction staking, laser scanning, utility surveys and associated tasks for a wide range of projects and clients. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Works under the guidance of a Survey Party Chief/ Survey Department As this position is entry level, the primary duties are to assist in the field with completing the following tasks: • Daily loading and unloading work vehicle • Maintain a clean work vehicle and supply rooms • Daily field surveying operations in urban, rural, commercial, industrial and construction site locations. • Accurate preparation & completion of daily field notes, sketches & time sheets according to directions. • Complete field surveys for boundaries, design plans, as-builts, and other survey exhibits as directed. • Interpret and work with construction staking calculations under supervision of Survey Chief of Party. • Evaluate engineering design plans for construction purposes under supervision of Survey Party Chief. • Organize and maintain field notes, reports, data, survey equipment, supplies and company vehicles. • Complete miscellaneous survey spreadsheets and documents as directed. • Take an active part in the company safety culture presenting ideas on improvement where possible. • Occasionally travel to project sites that require over-night stays. • Per Diem and accommodations will be provided by company. QUALIFICATIONS • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic understanding of math and geometry • Minimal experience in the surveying/engineering or construction industry is preferred • Must have a readiness and willingness to learn proper survey techniques • Must be physically fit for daily walks through city roads, varied flat to rough terrain and or heavy vegetation • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record • Travel and overtime will be required as needed Physical Demands and Work Environment • Frequently/Continually required to stand and walk in uneven terrain • Frequently/Continually required to sit (including drive-time to/from/between sites) • Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity • Frequently/Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl • Frequently/Continually required to talk and hear • Frequently/Continually work around traffic fumes, airborne dust, construction debris, etc. • Frequently/Continually exposure to outside weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind) • Occasionally exposed to raw sewer and untreated storm water • The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds • General good health, fitness, vision & hearing are required to perform all aspects of this job. • Company provided personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be worn at all times on-site • Required to utilize tools such as pry bars, hammers, concrete drills and other hand tools • Work environment includes pedestrians, construction workers and others not affiliated with Nasland Engineering • Environmental conditions such as public roadways and construction sites will include exposure to heavy equipment and vehicles traveling in excess of 40 miles an hour WHAT WE OFFER • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Life and long-term disability insurance • Vacation: 10 days (0-4 years of service) • Holidays: 8 days observed • Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours a (5 days) year • 401(k) plan with employer match • Career advancement and training • Company events