What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey - Technician position at Ayres Associates?
Description
Finding the right fit :
Variety is the spice of life, as the proverbial saying goes, and you’ll find boundless variety working as a Survey Technician at Ayres. Our projects are varied, our work is rewarding, and our team is supportive, collaborative, and fun! Beyond the ability to work on diverse projects, our team also enjoys a high degree of professional freedom – both in and outside of the office – and are routinely applying cutting-edge, and, sometimes, emerging technologies to their important work.
Our land survey group delivers expertise to our internal and external clients. The services are provided by a cohesive team of crew chiefs, technicians, professional land surveyors, and project managers, bringing consistent and reliable deliverables through an array of resources available to our employees and clients. The Land Survey Group at Ayres Associates is seeking an individual in our Waukesha, WI office location. This is an ideal position for a qualified candidate with two to four (2-4) years of experience with the ability to work independently and as part of a survey crew.
On any given day you’ll :
Perform a variety of field / office survey and mapping tasks.
Use survey field equipment such as GPS / GNSS, robotic total stations, and Microstation / Civil 3D CADD platforms.
Assist and communicate with crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers in support of their duties as well as professional land surveyors in preparation of land surveying documents.
Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.
Overtime and occasional out-of-town and overnight travel are anticipated.
Required Qualifications :
A two-year degree in land surveying or civil engineering technology.
One to two years of relevant work experience.
Technically sound in the use of survey equipment and software.
Physical ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Desired Skills and Experiences :
Self-starter who can work independently and who can adapt to working in a team setting.
A four-year degree in land surveying or related field.
1 or more years of relevant experience within the following surveying services :
Design surveys, including transportation, utility, municipal, and site development.
Geospatial control and lidar QA / QC.
Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects.
Land surveys, including ALTA and right-of-way plats.
WisDOT surveying procedures.
Experience with Trimble survey equipment and software.
Experience with Civil3D / AutoCAD and Microstation.
Ability to keep thorough notes and perform necessary survey calculations.
Ability to effectively communicate with clients and project managers.
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team :
Health / dental / vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
Short-term and long-term disability
Development
Paid membership dues to professional organizations
Paid licensing exam / prep course for professional certification
Encourage / reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
Work / Life Balance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
Flexible work schedules
Financial
Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Social
Peer recognition program and mentor programs
Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer : Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
