Surveyor

OverviewThe Surveyor provides surveying service to company supervisors and craftsmen to ensure that the construction work complies with design drawing location. Provides work control lines and elevations required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by craftsmen, i.e. forms for concrete pours, etc. Must recognize quality issues beyond locations and elevations. May be viewed as supervision and may need to intervene in any safety or quality issues as needed. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. May be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.Responsibilities *The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveysProvide topographic and cross-section surveys required for planning and payment quantities, and provides quantity calculations as requiredDevelop new data from photogrammetric recordsKeep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performedPrepare documentation (field books and diaries) of surveying activitiesMaintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipmentCheck as-built conditions that require use of surveying techniquesPrepare or revises engineering drawings as directedDetermine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey controlCoordinate findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projectCoordinate surveying activities with superintendent to meet construction requirementsQualificationsPhysicalOccasionally required to lift up to 25 poundsRegularly required to talk or hearFrequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and armsSubject to repetitive use of hands/armsOccasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feelVision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focusWill need to perform sedentary to heavy workMentalMust have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervisionTalking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policyAbility to use math/complete calculationsMust be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember detailsAbility to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices

Created: 2025-09-08