Survey/Field Technologist

Sureway Construction offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the heavy civil construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.

Sureway Construction Group of Companies is currently hiring a Survey/Field Technologistfor its division in Edmonton, AB.

Description:

Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide date relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation or dimension of land for engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct construction survey layout for land development and transportation projects.
• Completing topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities.
• Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and calculating earthwork quantities using Civil 3D.
• Provide proper care and maintenance of survey gear, company truck and other equipment.
• Machine Control.
• Planning, directing and conducting surveys to establish and mark property boundaries.Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Work with the Superintendent/Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses on the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the well being of others.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Completion of the Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics Program at an accredited institution.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Trimble tsc3/tsc7.
• Experience on an Alberta Transportation Highway project is an asset.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.
• Successful candidates are required to have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license (non GDL).
• Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment drug (urine or swab depending on site requirements) and alcohol testing.
• May be subject to Criminal Record checks depending on site requirements.

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all women, visible minorities, Aboriginals and disabled persons to apply. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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