Survey Assistant

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Survey Assistant

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Garver is seeking an entry-level Survey Assistant (Instrument Man) for our Construction and Survey Services Team in North Little Rock, AR. The Survey Technician supports the survey crew by collecting field survey data through the use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods; sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, to measure distances, elevations, and angles; prepares field notes and drawings; and performs field surveying for roadway, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing setting surveying construction stakes, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines.

Our Construction and Survey Services Team offers a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment with the opportunity to gain direct hands-on experience. The successful candidate will be required to meet the following physical demands that are essential to the job:

• Regularly stand and/or walk while holding tools or objects in the field

• Reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and crouch

• Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Knowledge of survey principles and practices

• Willingness to travel to sites 30% of the time with overnight travel

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related field

• Two years of survey experience operating survey data collectors, conventional, robotic, and GPS equipment.

• Familiarity with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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