Entry-Level Construction Surveyor

We are NOT looking for people with specific experience, certifications or technical abilities – what matters most to us is finding individuals who we feel will fit well within our culture and are eager to embrace the opportunity to “Build a Better Place.” Before applying, we encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our values, our mission, and how you could contribute to our team.

Please include your personal email on your resume with application.

We are searching for field crew members who are interested in a long-term, fulfilling career in construction staking and surveying. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, advance your career, and participate in the building of a team. You don't need any prior experience, as we will provide you with comprehensive and specialized training.

Traits of an Ideal Team Player:

• Be physically capable of standing, walking, using hands, tools, and controls, reaching with arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as lifting and/or moving up to 50-75 pounds.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to reliably commute to our Midvale office (we use company trucks only to drive to job sites).
• Dedication, good work ethic, and commitment to work 40-60 hours per week (overtime is paid at time and a half, and no weekends).
• Have sustained motivation to work in rough terrain and inclement weather.
• Personable nature, allowing you to interact with internal and external clients to provide extraordinary customer service.
• Humility to accept feedback and the desire to turn it into growth and improvement.
• Collaborative nature to work and thrive in a team environment to address project needs, meet client-imposed deadlines, and ensure client happiness.
• Grit and determination to provide constructive feedback, including to leadership.
• Committed to holding yourself and others accountable, and to practicing candor in your communication.
• Strong attention to detail, committed to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to apply strong analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills to various tasks without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel, management, and clients.
• Have a high level of integrity and an ability to self-motivate and work productively with little to no supervision.
• Willingness to understand and align with FOCUS values.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct land surveys using various tools and equipment, including total stations and GPS devices.
• Collect and analyze data to create accurate survey maps and reports.
• Utilize ArcGIS software to process and interpret survey data.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure accurate land measurements for project planning and land development.
• Through visiting job sites, assist in collecting and documenting data on the property and providing accurate information that will be used to create maps, establish the property boundaries, and identify construction elements for contractors, designers, and engineers.
• Collecting data on the job site will require unpacking, carrying, and packing heavy survey equipment, clearing brush, hiking, and being outdoors for extended periods in all kinds of weather under the direction of a Crew Chief.
• Responsibilities also include preparing the company trucks with the necessary supplies, carrying staking supplies, hammering in stakes, and other staking procedures.
• Other various surveying duties include topographical surveys, vertical and horizontal monitoring, analyzing plans, and assisting with the completion of plats and ALTA surveys.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration and functionality.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to clients.
• Adopt and apply our defined quality control review process to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Build relationships with project managers and professional engineers to collaborate and problem-solve on a variety of projects.
• With clear and concise communication, coordinate with a variety of individuals involved in the development process.
• Will be expected to participate in department goal setting and accomplishment, book reviews, and personal and team development.

Pay: $18 per hour, DOE

Schedule: 8 hour day shift, Monday to Friday, No weekends, Overtime Available

Opportunities in both our Utah and Idaho offices

What we bring to the table:

• Paid time off accrued upon hire and increases with set benchmarks
• 13 paid holidays with opportunities to earn more for meeting company goals
• Generous 80% healthcare premium contribution through Select Health with an HSA match up to $200/month after a 60-day probationary period.
• Access to dental, vision, life, and other insurance benefits after the probationary period
• 401(k) match after a 6-month probationary period, matches 100% for the first 3% and then 50% for the next 2% so we can help you build your financial future
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee and family engagement activities
• Employee recognition
• $10,000 life insurance policy 100% paid by FOCUS
• A fulfilling and genuine work environment
• In-house training and mentoring programs
• Many opportunities and resources for personnel development
• Winner of the 2022, 2023, & 2024 Top Workplace award and the 2024 Utah’s Best Companies to Work For award

All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable drug screening, a clean motor vehicle record, and a clean criminal background check.

Focus Engineering & Surveying is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and employment selection decisions are based upon merit, qualifications, and abilities. FOCUS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Notice to External Search Firms: FOCUS Engineering and Surveying does not, nor do we intend to in the future, utilize the services of recruiters or placement agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• In what ways would you like to improve yourself professionally this year?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Midvale, UT 84047 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18