What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at Bartlett & West?
Overview
ABOUT BARTLETT & WEST : Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a "We Before Me" mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We're less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.
POSITION SUMMARY :
This entry-level position will work in a survey team. Position receives day-to-day direction on job assignments and responsibilities from Survey Crew Chief and will be supervised by the Survey Crew Chief on the job site. Position will work to understand field process(es) and support survey team to complete project work.
Veterans encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Responsibilities :
- Maintain and operate GPS and conventional surveying instruments, including performing and / or coordinating routine maintenance on company trucks, ATVs, UTVs and equipment.
- Assist in production of topographic and boundary surveys.
- Learn process of organizing field notes.
- Learn to read construction plans to ensure accurate area to be surveyed.
- Assist in field staking with stable placement.
- Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, tools, and equipment, etc.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :
Education :
High school diploma or equivalent required. 2-year technical degree preferred.
Experience :
0-3 years surveying experience. General understanding of technology and software required. Survey experience preferred.
Travel Expectations :
Overnight travel is required. Survey Technician travels in company vehicle or personal vehicle to project site staying near project site during the work week with expenses paid. Depending on base location of employee and / or project work, position travels up to 75% of the time. Valid driver's license with good driving record required.
Other Information :
This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the Federal Railroad Administration. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT FRA drug test as a condition of employment in this position.
The selected applicant will also be required to complete a back-ground check. An applicant with a confirmed positive test result in the past (or the equivalent) that has not successfully completed all rehabilitation program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position.
Working Conditions :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position. Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.
Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.
Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.
