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Survey Instrument Person

Westwood Professional Services

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Location: Minneapolis, MN; St. Cloud, MN
Type: Full Time
Posted: 02/15/2019
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer

Duties:

  • Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.
  • The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.
  • Record accurate and clear surveying notes
  • Accurately record data points with data collector
  • Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
  • Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies

Qualifications:

Required 

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • One (1) to Three (3) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations and proficiency with land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS is required.
  • Good technical skills; process oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes working alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, likes structure.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
  • Comfortable working at heights and on water bodies as required.
  • OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid or ability and willingness to acquire it
  • Personnel are often asked to work certain project tasks unaccompanied
  • Must be able to operate with a high degree of independence.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Team player, a “go getter,” and having a positive attitude are a MUST
  • Ability to travel and remain on a project site for 3-4 weeks at a time (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed)
  • An Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study Residential or Commercial development and construction project experience is a plus

Preferred 

  • Any experience using Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center and Excel Spreadsheet is a plus
  • Wind energy, solar energy, or related power generation project experience is a plus
  • Experience using Trimble instruments and software are advantageous

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