Survey Technician I

Job Details: Job Location: Shreveport Office - Shreveport, LA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades, Roles and Responsibilities Clean and care for survey equipment Clean and service survey vehicles Place sight rods, targets, and tripod reflectors on survey points Give line with plum bob, target, and EDM staff reflector if necessary Drive stakes and markers and assist in placement of monuments Dig for buried monuments and markers Use hand tools such as sledge, axe, chainsaw, Kaiser blade, shovel, etc. Clear brush for view, climb trees to trim limbs Carry and use level rod, range pole, sighting pole and prism for obtaining required survey data Set up safety equipment and flag traffic when necessary Traverse rugged terrain, fences, bluffs, brush and timber, creeks and streams, etc. Carry sign posts, reinforcing bars and other materials Train in the operation of survey instruments, automated electronic data collection, calculators and GPS equipmentQualifications: Job Requirements High School diploma or G.E.D. Have a VALID and CURRENT Drivers License and clean driving record. Physical ability to work with hand tools. Ability to traverse at least two miles over rugged terrain, through water, and work in an outdoor environment. Ability to stand and operate surveying equipment for at least two hours without a break. Ability to carry 50 pounds of equipment and supplies for at least two hours without a break. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle records check Level Specific Skills Keep truck equipped with standard, necessary supplies Load equipment into the truck daily Set up backsight reliably and quickly