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This job is for surveying on highway/roadway construction projects. It involves operating surveying instruments and equipment and entering data into computer software:

Job Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews in conducting plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects
• Perform all survey and layout activities as directed
• Review 3D modeling and grading tasks for quality assurance and quality control
• Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with the project team
• Assign and oversee the work of field survey crew members
• Instruct and train survey crew in survey and mapping methods, equipment usage, and field safety procedures
• Gather field survey data using traditional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods
• Prepare field notes and drawings
• Conduct field surveying for buildings, roadways, bridges, and flood control projects
• Perform complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator and laptop computer
• Create finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports
• Research existing record information and maintain field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of survey experience, including experience as a party chief
• Developing understanding of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills

• Experience in earthworks or civil construction
• Technical school diploma/certificate in a related program is a plus
• Valid Driver's License required