Survey Field Technician- Driving Required - Calsoft Labs

JOB DESCRIPTION
General Overview: At an intermediate level, performs various surveying tasks, such as collecting data, recording survey field notes, operating survey equipment and performing survey-related calculations. This position utilizes knowledge and experience gained but is still building higher-level knowledge and skills. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues. O^C Performs electronic data collection and performs quality control and quality assurance procedures on data collected. Records survey field notes and sketches in the field book. O^C Performs construction staking, including grade staking, structure staking and large-scale infrastructure layout. O^C Performs routine maintenance on survey equipment. O^C Performs routine survey-related calculations using coordinate geometry software to solve for angles and distances for location of property corners and other related field points. O^C Assists with data collection, inspection and mapping of overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution facilities. Assists with visual inspection and/or location of existing overhead and underground electric distribution facilities and identifies physical deficiencies. O^C Communicates and coordinates with landowners and customers regarding survey field operations, as well as inspection of distribution and transmission lines. O^C Operates survey equipment such as Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, electronic total stations and hand-held computers. O^C Clears brush and trees with chain saws and machetes, uses sledgehammers, post-hole diggers and post drivers to set survey stakes and monuments. O^C Performs work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled. This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management. Minimum Qualifications: One or more years of experience in survey field operations, including electronic data collection and use of total stations and GPS. A degree(s) in surveying or relevant field may be substituted per *** guidelines for certain years of experience. Driver s license Knowledge, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: O^C Knowledge of all applicable codes, regulations and laws pertinent to survey field equipment and operations O^C Knowledge of surveying principles and practices O^C Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment operation O^C Knowledge of engineering principles O^C Knowledge of construction principles and practices O^C Knowledge of the National Electrical Code or National Electrical Safety Code O^C Knowledge of electric transmission and distribution line construction and maintenance O^C Skill in the use of personal protective equipment O^C Skill in the use of handheld manual and power tools O^C Skill in performing coordinate geometry calculations O^C Skill in performing distribution and transmission line inspections O^C Intermediate skill in using surveying data collection equipment and software O^C Skill in operating survey equipment (e.g. RTK and RTN GPS equipment, electronic TheodoLite, and hand held Data Collectors) O^C Intermediate skill in reading and interpreting diagrams, prints, maps and land survey documents O^C Skill in communicating effectively with team members, supervision / management and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions O^C Skill in verbal and written communication O^C Basic skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) O^C Skill in meeting deadlines O^C Basic skill in AutoCAD with ability to edit and plot drawings O^C Intermediate skill in writing and drawing field sketches O^C Ability to work in a team environment. Work Environment: O^C Works in an electrical substation and transmission line environment O^C Work hours are spent in a rugged outdoor environment including traversing rugged natural terrain involving significant distances O^C Work involves exposure to noise O^C Work involves exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions O^C May involve traveling and lodging out of town O^C Work involves weekends, holidays and non-standard hours O^C Works in close proximity to energized low and high-voltage electrical equipment and/or lines O^C Work requires use of protective equipment O^C Work involves exposure to natural hazards such as fire ants, snakes, wasps and other stinging insects and other wildlife. Physical Demands: O^C Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard, mouse, hand tools and operating equipment O^C Work involves occasional climbing, crawling, crouching or other non-sitting positions in performing surveying duties O^C Work involves frequent standing and/or walking in performing surveying duties O^C Pushes or pulls up to 35 pounds less than 20% of the time O^C Work involves lifting up to 35 pounds from the floor to the waist less than 20% of the time.