OFFICE SURVEY TECHNICIAN The Great Lakes Construction Co. The Great Lakes Way ... Safe. Capable[...] in Hinckley

PURPOSE
The Office Survey Technician role is responsible for assisting the Lead Office Survey Technician & field survey team by creating, checking, and updating all electronic CAD, 3D models, and PDFs relevant to construction projects assigned to them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes safety, quality, efficiency, and core values
• Builds 3D surface models for GPS grading
• Ensures accurate plan verifications
• Produces volume quantities, reports, drawings, and spreadsheets
• Accurately reads and interprets engineering plans
• Actively communicates with the survey manager daily or as needed
• Generates project stakeout data information from survey software
• Interprets construction plans, performs necessary calculations in the field, and performs construction layout as needed
• Uploads/downloads data files and photographs
• General understanding of all field survey equipment, vehicles, and supplies
• Provides technical expertise to other staff and customers

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma and four years of survey experience in the construction industry
• Associate’s Degree in a construction-related field and two years of industry-specific experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in industry-specific work
• Experience as a surveyor utilizing GPS and robotic survey equipment preferred

Requirements/Competencies

• Accuracy in reading engineering plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and computer-based applications
• Proficiency with Autodesk and a host of Civil-Survey third-party software programs
• Proactive, self-motivating, and problem solver
• Excellent time-management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to adjust timelines, results, and expectations to changing needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritising multiple tasks or projects
• Proficient written and verbal skills, attention to detail
• Valid Driver’s License Required

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in a non-smoking office environment. The noise level in the work environment is typical of most office environments. The majority of the work schedule will be performed in the office with minimal travel required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
An employee must meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must have the ability to:

• Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel
• Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
• Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
• Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing

DIRECT REPORTS
None