Survey Crew Member

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Survey Crew Member to join our team!

As a Survey Crew Member at RICK, you will be working with a survey crew to perform various surveying tasks for a variety of civil engineering design, private, and construction projects.

As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow.

At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun!

Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com

This position is primarily responsible for performing tasks in the field under the direction of an experienced Survey Crew Chief.

Essential Functions

Supports Crew Chief on construction staking assignments such as basic field calculations, assisting in boundary monument recovery, brush clearing, utility inventories of equipment.

Prepares construction staking materials for daily use. Monitors conditions of equipment and reports repair needs as necessary.

Loads and unloads equipment from survey vehicle daily. Maintains survey equipment including electronic total stations, GNSS units, antenna, radios, cables, batteries, modems, tripods, rods, levels, generators, traffic control devices, etc.

Qualifications

High school diploma / GED and one (1) year of related work experience preferred but we are willing to train exceptional individuals.

• Must have average communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Must be able to travel overnight and / or out of town.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must pass a pre-employment driver’s license background check and maintain satisfactory driving record, as required by our insurance company.
• Follow instructions from the Survey Crew Chief.
• Adhere to established survey procedures and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work with survey-related mathematical concepts (proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, slope, elevations, coordinates, etc.).
• Assist the crew chief with the setup and breakdown of survey equipment at job sites.
• Assist the crew chief with collecting and verifying accurate field data for various types of surveys.
• Assist the crew chief with recording detailed and precise field notes, sketches, and reports.
• Assist with data transfer from field instruments to office computers and perform preliminary data processing.

Physical Qualifications :

• Position requires ability to stand 50% or more of the time.
• Position requires ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Position requires ability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, bend and climb and / or balance.
• Ability to use tools and equipment (for instance, tape measure, cloth / steel tape, machete, hammer).
• Ability to frequently lift and / or move 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds.
• CPU literate : Basic computer skills, including familiarity with data transfer and basic software used in surveying.
• Position requires vision accuracy of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions :

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor environments, construction sites, roadways, and often in remote and rugged locations.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Physical demands include standing for extended periods, walking on uneven / steep terrain, and carrying equipment.

If accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

What We Offer

• Excellent career opportunities in the Denver region for motivated candidates in rapidly expanding local offices
• Excellent salaries and generous benefits, including opportunities for signing bonuses depending on abilities and level of experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
• Company Events, Holiday Parties, and Team Building Activities

RICK is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor.

These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.