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MasTec Inc

GPS Survey Technician

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Onsite - Wilsonville, AL Company Overview Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946 ... Work with jobsite personnel to prepare the project site for surveying as needed. * Unload survey ...

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GPS Survey Technician

MasTec Inc

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform land surveys to measure land and natural features and collect data for creating topographical maps of project sites.

  • Set up, operate, and maintain survey equipment such as Total Station, Prism, Level, GPS base unit, and Rover, and record survey data.

  • Place grade stakes and verify conformance to stake references by observing excavating activities and notifying relevant personnel of deviations.

MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 156 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 80 rated construction

Job description

Overview
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a GPS Survey Technician to join our incredible team for a multi-year project for a well known energy company. The GPS Survey Technician is responsible for, but not limited to performing land surveys to measure land and other natural features to collect data used in creating topographical maps of project sites.
Location & Travel Details: Onsite - Wilsonville, AL
Company Overview
Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!
Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities
  • Work with jobsite personnel to prepare the project site for surveying as needed.
  • Unload survey equipment from vehicles to setup survey equipment and perform surveying then load all equipment into vehicles after surveying duties have been performed.
  • Place grade stakes which might show point number, offset, station number, cut /fill and elevation, etc. at each survey point.
  • Set up, adjust and operate survey equipment which might include: Total Station, Prism, Level, GPS base unit and Rover locate and set grade stakes based on plan horizontal coordinates and vertical elevations.
  • Measures distances between specific survey points and records data so the data can be entered into surveying software programs to create topographical maps of project sites.
  • Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
  • Replaces parts related to tools and equipment as necessary.
  • Downloads digital images and data from survey equipment into surveying software programs.
  • Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notifies equipment operators or supervisor of deviations.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
  • Knowledge of topographic surveys, Civil construction drawings, specifications, profiles, & details, construction surveying, construction layout for water, sewer, and storm drainage.
  • Proficient with computer systems including MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Preferred - Strong understanding of surveying mathematics, data adjustment, surface models, analyzing quality of data, and processing data.
  • Preferred - Basic understanding and proficiency utilizing AutoCAD.
  • Must be detail oriented and can deal with problems involving several variables in non-standard situations.
  • Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.
  • Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
  • Must be flexible to changes in work assignments daily as changes occur in project needs.
  • Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.

Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Per diem and relocation assistance may be available.
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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