Survey Technician

WSB and Associates
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2022 CLOSED ON 3/6/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at WSB and Associates?

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do:

  • Specific duties include the following:
    • Attain thorough and accurate data collection;
    • Set stakes for construction surveys, right of way, and easement
    • Operate Trimble GPS and robotic Total Station;
    • Use GPS to record locations of pipe welds, foreign crossings, and pot hole data.
    • Maintains file management of project-related information.
    • Establish project site control
    • Check calculations on cut sheets;
    • Set-up, calibrate, use and maintain survey field equipment
  • Travel, including overnight stays, is sometimes required.

What You Will Bring:

  • One or more years of experience in construction, topographic, right of way and boundary surveys;
  • Highschool Diploma or GED,
  • Good communication skills,
  • Reliable and able to follow multiple step directions,
  • Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains;
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Our preferred candidate will have land or utility survey experience
  • One or more years of related work experience;
  • Ability to operate Trimble GPS, Total Stations, and other survey equipment;
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation/Geopak is preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Due to the physical nature of the work, you must be able to lift 50 lbs. – 75 lbs. periodically. You’re required to work with your hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times you may be working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.

WSB does not accept resumes from third parties.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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