Survey Technician - Bartlett & West

About Us: Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

POSITION SUMMARY:            

This entry-level position will work in a survey team.  Position receives day-to-day direction on job assignments and responsibilities from Survey Crew Chief or Survey Manager and will be supervised by the Crew Chief / Manager on the job site.  Position will work to understand field process(es) and support survey team to complete project work. 

This position will at times take on non-survey related responsibilities to assist other departments in completing project tasks. With increased knowledge and experience, this position will lead to the applicant’s ability to work independently with minimal supervision or direction to conduct surveys and will serve as a foundation for further professional development as a land surveyor

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Maintains and operate GPS and conventional surveying instruments, including performing and/or coordinating routine maintenance on company trucks, ATVs, UTVs and equipment.
• Assists in production of topographic and boundary surveys.
• Learns process of organizing field notes.
• Learns to read construction plans to ensure accurate area to be surveyed.
• Assists in field staking with stable placement.
• Performs manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, tools, and equipment, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• General survey knowledge related to field process, equipment, and techniques
• Familiarity with construction plans
• Ability and aptitude to interpret and understand plans and specifications
• Effective communication skills
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others
• Good math skills (ability to: add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Knowledge in MS Office and technical software
• Ability to pass safety and certification classes (including First Aid and CPR) and exhibit safety oriented mentality
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn survey software/CAD software and Trimble Business Center
• Ability to embrace new technologies and processes

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. 2-year technical degree preferred. 

Experience:

0-3 years surveying experience. General understanding of technology and software required.  Survey experience preferred. 

Travel Expectations:

Some overnight travel may be required.  Survey Technician travels in company vehicle or personal vehicle to project site staying near project site during the work week with expenses paid.  Depending on base location of employee and/or project work, position may travel up to 10% of the time.  Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

Other Information:

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the Federal Railroad Administration.  The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT FRA drug test as a condition of employment in this position.  An applicant with a confirmed positive test result in the past (or the equivalent) that has not successfully completed all rehabilitation program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position.

The selected applicant will also be required to complete a background check including a Department of Motor Vehicle report. 

Working Conditions:

• Lifting: Occasional maximum lift of 80 lbs. from floor to waist; occasional maximum carry of 40 lbs, 200 feet; frequent maximum carry of 20 lbs. up to 1 mile; occasional maximum vertical push force of 100 lbs.
• Work is primarily outside and will have exposure to extreme weather conditions and nature elements. Will need appropriate clothing for extreme weather conditions. 
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl and balance for extended periods of time.
• Position will have extensive walking.
• Must be able to navigate difficult terrain, including un-even surfaces, ditches, steep slopes, etc.
• Must be able to use hands for carrying items, operating devices and/or equipment, and operating ATV vehicle.
• Must be able to lift/carry items (i.e. chainsaws, generators, sledgehammers, jackhammers, hand tools, etc.)

*Post offer, pre-employment lifting test will be required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position.  Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.

An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted. 

Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties.  Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports”.      

Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.