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Survey Instrument Person

Survey Instrument Person

WestwoodPlano, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Survey Instrument Person

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.  is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.
  • The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features..
  • Record accurate and clear surveying notes
  • Accurately record data points with data collector
  • Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
  • Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies

Required Skills

  • Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
  • Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distance
  • Required Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Three (3) to four (4) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations and proficiency with land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS is required.
  • Good technical skills; process oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
  • Comfortable working at heights and on water bodies as required.
  • OSHA 10 and CPR / First Aid or ability and willingness to acquire it
  • Must be able to operate with a high degree of independence.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Team player, a "go getter," and having a positive attitude are a MUST
  • Open and willingness to travel
  • Preferred Experience

  • An Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
  • Residential or Commercial development and construction project experience is a plus
  • Wind energy, solar energy, or related power generation project experience is a plus
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