Job Title: Civil Field Technician 2

Location: 299 Logan Martin Dam Rd. Vincent, AL 35178

Pay Rate: $15-$20/Hourly.

JOB SUMMARY

The Survey Specialist/Technician is directly responsible for performance of fieldwork and data processing/management in the Survey & Mapping Group of Civil Field Services. This is a field service position responding to survey and mapping requests for all Southern Company affiliates.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection of survey data in the field using a total station, level, or GPS equipment.
• Construction verification oversight for assigned construction projects.
• Troubleshooting equipment problems in the field.
• Accurate recording and reporting of technical data as it pertains to specific survey project specifications.
• May be responsible for supervising 1 to 3 employees immediately involved in an assigned project.
• Experience with hydrographic survey, laser scanning and unmanned aerial surveys is a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Work Experience:

• Qualifying education or proven experience in participating and/or directing in survey field crew, including:
• Land and topographic surveys using GPS or conventional total station equipment
• Construction layout surveys
• Locating and running control to project areaProcessing and downloading data. Providing data to analyst for mapping
• Understanding of best practices related to differential leveling
• Ability to effectively communicate schedules and expectations to internal customers, such as plant managers, project engineers and other team members
• Training of less experienced crew personnel

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of survey methods and standards
• Thorough knowledge of all appropriate safety rules and environmental regulations
• Be able to effectively communicate using Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Excel, Word
• Maintain appropriate administrative records such as timesheets, expense accounts, daily reports, field worksheets, etc.
• Ensure that fieldwork is performed in accordance with client guidelines and all standards, specifications, and codes.
• Ability to work consistently with no direct supervision
• Experience in operation and maintenance of survey equipment (including instrument, data collector, and personal computers)
• Ability to obtain DOT certified driver's license and vessel operator license
• Possession of the above licenses at the time of application is preferred but not required
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Georgia, Mississippi, and/or Alabama is preferred. PLS license is required to be considered for an exempt Specialist position.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrate Southern Company values – safety first, unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work and problem solve with limited supervision
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• hydrographic survey: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data analytics: 2 years (Required)
• Civil Field Services: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Land Surveyor license (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• vessel operator license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person