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Survey Field Technician

icon building Company : Hbk Engineering, Llc
icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time
icon geo-alt West Monroe, La

Job Description - Survey Field Technician

HBK Engineering is seeking a Survey Field Technician in West Monroe, LA. This position is responsible for performing surveying duties, while work directly with Survey Field Leads, Safety Managers and Project Managers to meet the needs of HBK’s field services.

Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company—a team of 43,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries. 

Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all. Better outcomes are achieved when we bring our authentic selves to work daily. 

Our sights are set on the future, and we invite you to rise to the challenge. 

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 
  • Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
  • Operates surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment
  • Records survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches
  • Searches for property corners and survey monuments
  • Positions and holds vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations
  • Lay out and recovers stakes, marks, and other monumentation
  • Performs surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station, rangefinders, di-electric height sticks, target poles and/or GPS survey equipment
  • Take detailed field notes and photographs
  • Work directly with survey crew lead to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment
Minimum Qualifications 
  • One (1) year of OSP construction, survey, or engineering experience in aerial or underground environment is required
  • Ability to travel up to 90% of the time and work nights/weekends when required
  • Perform topographic surveys, aerial utility surveys, and construction staking
  • Operate a variety of survey equipment, including total stations and GPS
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
Essential Skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal and effective communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience
  • Experience with infrastructure, utility, and/or construction projects
  • Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Construction experience
  • Formal survey training preferred but not required.
  • Ability to Learn and understand HBK survey methods and standards
Tools and Equipment Used
  • Trimble Robotic total station
  • Tripod
  • Motor vehicle
  • Mobile Phone
  • Camera
  • Trimble GPS R12i
  • Measuring wheel
  • Metal detectors
Physical Requirements
  • Physically capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkway
  • Capable of lifting to 40lbs
  • Ability to walk and stand outdoors for extended periods of time
  • Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis – minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
  • Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements
Work Environment
  • Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round
  • Frequently work in excavations areas and roadways
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration
  • The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud
  • May be required to work nights or weekends
  • May be required to travel
Pay range: $20.00 to $26.00 hourly, commensurate with experience.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Available to Full-Time Employees:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D
  • Optional Ancillary benefits including but not limited to: Legal, Pet, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Voluntary Life
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k)/Roth retirement plans with company match
  • Paid Sick, Holiday and Vacation time
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory DOT drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.

EEO
HBK is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 
 
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