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Mortenson

Solar Surveyor - Wichita Solar

Electra, TX · On-site

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Solar Surveyor that will be responsible for performing survey and mapping of construction measurements and advise team members during all stages of the ...

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Fort Pierce, FL · On-site

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Minneapolis, MN

$23 - $32/hr

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Youngstown, OH · On-site

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Solar Surveyor - Wichita Solar

Mortenson

Electra, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Mortenson rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Solar Surveyor that will be responsible for performing survey and mapping of construction measurements and advise team members during all stages of the construction project through direct surveys and layout support. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Set up and operate Trimble GPS equipment, including base station, SCS 900 software, GCS 900, and laser level 
  • Care for, clean, and use surveying tools and equipment 
  • Perform basic surveying computations and plan reading 
  • Perform survey note taking 
  • Survey existing conditions of proposed work sites 
  • Guide new construction work through layout 
  • Verify locations of structures 
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 
  • Perform all other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum one year of related construction experience 
  • CTS level 1 or equivalent preferred 
  • Current driver's license 
  • Ability to operate equipment including but not limited to Base Station, SCS 900, GCS 900, and laser level 
  • Detail orientation 
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback 
  • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements 
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs. 
  • Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice. 

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment. 

A few benefits offered include: 

**(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage 
  • Dental plan 
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
  • No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Adoption Assistance 
  • Gym Membership Discount Program 

Please make note:  

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let's Redefine Possible 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

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About M. A. Mortenson

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M. A. Mortenson is a prominent name in the construction industry, based out of Minneapolis, MN, US. Established in 1954 by M.A. Mortenson Sr., the company has over six decades of experience offering construction services that have contributed to building lasting infrastructures across various sectors, including healthcare, energy, corporate, and sports. Mortenson has proven its exceptional expertise through a range of complex building and facility projects across the US fulfilling the customer's specifications and exceeding their expectations. Moreover, the company's core values are outlined as ‘Do the Right Thing’, ‘We Before I’, ‘Inspire What’s Possible’, and ‘In it for the long haul’.

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Manufacturing and construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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