What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveyor position at Scott Bridge Co?
Surveyor
About Scott Bridge
Scott Bridge Company builds structures that serve and sustain life. We provide construction and emergency response services for complex highway, railroad, marine, and energy infrastructure.
How you get to help us do that in this role:
Work alongside industry professionals to build and restore critical infrastructure on projects that will be challenging and rewarding.
What you’ll get to do:
- Be an essential part of the Project Team to ensure the successful completion of construction projects.
- Interpret project plans and specifications.
- Provides work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts, i.e., forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hangers and supports, etc.
- Create and maintain as-built files, which may require the use of surveying techniques.
- Collaborate with home office Engineering Department to plan and design temporary work structures.
- Participate in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
About You
- You have a B.S. degree in Surveying or related discipline.
- You have a minimum of three years of experience as a Surveyor, preferably on bridge construction projects.
- You enjoy working with your hands and building things.
- You want to help people work as safely and efficiently as possible while producing high-quality work.
- You are a problem solver. You do not just want to be on the Team when a problem arises, you want to be involved in the process of solving the problem.
EVEN Better
- Previous experience working in the heavy civil industry.
- Experience using latest surveying technology.
What’s in it for you
- Premium Equipment — The projects that you are assigned will contain a current, well-maintained equipment fleet.
- Well-Being — Whether you need someone to lend a compassionate ear, offer counsel during challenging times, or provide comforting words of encouragement, we have in-house Chaplains here to support you
- Growth — We work in an industry that’s short on talent and we are always looking to grow and develop the future leadership of the company.
- Financial Security — We regularly research the industry market to ensure we can offer you above-average pay, an annual safety-based bonus and discretionary performance-based bonus, a 401K plan, and medical coverage.
- Family – We are a fourth-generation company who values a strong work ethic, but your family is important to us too. We hire for the long term.
FAQ’s
- Are your surveyors paid a salary or hourly rate? Surveyors are paid a salary. We do offer compensation for Saturday work.
- Will I travel for work? We perform work throughout the Southeast, and some projects may involve travel. This assignment will begin on a project in Mobile, AL.
- Do you provide a company truck? Yes we provided a company truck or a monthly truck allowance, pending approval of driving record.
- Do you offer assistance for working away from home? When short term overnight travel is necessary we pay per diem and hotels expense. For long term travel we offer housing arrangements and provide per diem pay.
- What time do you typically start work? In time to see the sunrise. The typical schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 6 pm.
- Will I have to work weekends? It is sometimes necessary, and we try to stagger/rotate to keep it fair.
- Are there seasonal layoffs or do you work year-round? We operate year-round and do not have any annual lay-offs.
- What happens when it rains? Sometimes we'll work in the rain, but only if work can be done SAFELY and if the materials we're working with that day are OK in the rain. Sometimes you'll get to receive additional training on rainy days.
- What happens at lunchtime? We typically break for 30 minutes, bring our lunch, and eat together on-site.
- What are the opportunities for advancement? We work in an industry that’s short on talent and we are always looking to grow and develop the future leadership of the company
- What are the company vacation/sick leave/holiday policies? We offer a competitive benefit package which includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday compensation.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.
