What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice, Survey position at EST Inc?
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:
- Assist the Survey Crew Chief with all day to day operations of a two-person or three-person survey crew for boundary, topographic and construction surveys for a wide variety of public and private projects.
- Specific duties include the following:
- assists Survey Crew Chief in attaining thorough and accurate data collection;
- set stakes for construction surveys;
- operate GPS and robotic Total Station;
- check calculations on cut sheets;
- run and reduce notes for level loops;
- set-up, calibrate, use and maintain survey field equipment and
- keep the survey vehicle clean and organized.
- Travel, including overnight stays, is sometimes required.
What You Will Bring:
- Highschool Diploma or GED, Pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree
- 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.
- Preferred: ability to operate Trimble GPS, Total Stations, and other survey equipment;
- Preferred: Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation/Geopak.
- 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 Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
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Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
