Survey Technician - Missouri

Millstone Weber

People First

Millstone Weber operates in nearly every sector of the heavy civil transportation construction industry, giving us the opportunity to build long-lasting quality relationships we re proud to be a part of.

Our strong employee retention rate speaks to both the growth opportunities we provide and the core values we constantly work towards:

People, Quality, Innovation, & Continuous Improvement

Career Opportunities

At Millstone Weber we believe that we make a difference. It s what sets us apart. As exceptional builders, we improve lives and give back to the communities we work in.

Job purpose

A Survey Technician is required to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of survey computations and field operations. The individual in this position is well versed with plan interpretation and preparation. Work elements further describe the requirements related to this position. The candidate must be able to work independently from tentative to final projects. The candidate must know construction staking, boundary, topo and GPS; experience is required. Will also assist Party Chief in work requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

• Stake pavement, sewers, and rail
• Topo
• Run a level loop
• Learning to run the Leica PaveSmart system
• Learning to run trimmer with Leica
• Learning to run the Trimble DiNi, Trimble GPS, Trimble Total Station
• Learning to Setup Leica Total Stations and move ahead for paver or trimmer
• Work with project manager and other surveyors to complete surveys
• Plan and organize surveying efforts to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining, or other purposes
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Perform field surveying to obtain data for base plans
• Provide work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts, i.e., forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hangers and supports, etc.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities
• Provide quantity calculations as required

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience of surveying in heavy civil construction preferable
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• Experience with GPS Systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and perceptively with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone, and in writing
• Ability to work independently and resolve everyday problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues and/or risks
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including the use of the Microsoft Office
• Understand and enforce the company s safety policies
• Ability to read roadway and other construction plans.
• Ability to distinguish difference in materials.
• Ability to understand elevations and offset information