The Role
Lead and run a survey crew performing boundary, topographic, and highway surveys. Provide control lines and elevations, produce topographic and cross-section surveys, calculate quantities, maintain and adjust equipment, compile field notes and sketches, set up sites, enforce safety and project rules, and coordinate crews.
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Summary
Primarily responsible for running a survey crew for boundary, topographic and highway surveys.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Accurately provides required work control lines and elevations.
- Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities.
- Provide quantity calculations as required.
- Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment.
- Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
- Compiles notes, sketches and records of data obtained and work performed.
- Has thorough understanding and knowledge of the methods of calculations employed in leveling, traversing, stadia, topographic surveys, mapping, construction surveys, laying out curves and determination of volumes.
- Manage and coordinate survey crews in support of work activities in safe manner.
Job Requirements
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use all surveying equipment and techniques.
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- 5 years’ survey experience.
- Familiar with equipment which reflects industry standards.
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
- Lifting 50 lb.
- Carrying 50 lb.
- Pushing 70 ft-lb.
- Pulling 70 ft-lb.
Level Specific Skills
- Able to perform topographic survey (including DOTD linework)
- Able to take clear, concise and accurate field notes (boundary)
Skills Required
- Knowledge of and ability to use all surveying equipment and techniques
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years' survey experience
- Familiarity with industry-standard surveying equipment
- Able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record (MVR)
- Physical ability: standing 60%, walking 20%, sitting 20%; lift/carry up to 50 lb; push/pull 70 ft-lb
- Able to perform topographic survey including DOTD linework
- Able to take clear, concise, and accurate field notes (boundary)
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The Company
What We Do
Forte and Tablada is a multi-disciplinary engineering and land surveying firm founded in 1961. They specialize in civil, structural, environmental, and electrical engineering, as well as advanced measurements and modeling. The firm provides infrastructure solutions for public and private clients, including transportation systems, drainage, water/wastewater systems, and bridges. They have grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and maintain a strong regional presence in Louisiana.
