mwec
Survey Technician
Stanley, North Dakota · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
Data AnalysisAutoCADSensorsResearchGISLand Surveying
About the role
- The position provides surveying and construction staking services for utility infrastructure and related property projects.
- Search for and recover section corners, quarter corners, other aliquot PLSS corners, property pins, survey points, stakes, and other monumentation.
- Collect information needed to carry out new field projects using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, corner records, and other relevant information.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and engineering of proposed projects and coordinate related activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of first aid procedures, attend safety meetings, and participate in specialized training as directed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of North Dakota state boundary laws, the land surveying field, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Global Information Systems (GIS), and electrical utility construction.
Requirements
- Normal, non-smoking office environment with occasional travel required.
- prepare staking sheets required to initiate construction.
- Create staking sheets required for power line relocations associated with road grading projects and ensure compliance with applicable codes and company construction standards.
- Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of electrical utility design and construction practices for transmission lines, distribution lines, service facilities, and underground cable systems is preferred.
- Education and Certifications:
- Driving is required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets the company driving standards and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
- Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- This position requires the employee to frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, talk, hear, and be exposed to dirt, water, and work in all weather conditions. The employee must frequently use hands to handle and manipulate equipment, tools or controls and operate computers inside and outside in all types of weather conditions. The employee may need to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. The employee will need to possess specific vision required by the position including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Normal, non-smoking office environment with occasional travel required. Primarily sedentary work performed indoors at a desk, involving prolonged sitting and frequent repetitive hand and finger movements (e.g. typing, dialing). Requires use of standard office equipment, including computers, copier, and printer. Position involves reading, writing, arithmetic, data analysis, research, and development of plans, procedures, and goals. Must effectively communicate and present information to individuals and groups and work under pressure.
- Disclaimer:
- This job description is not all-inclusive
- employees may be assigned other related duties as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to revise job responsibilities, descriptions, or schedules, including accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Nice to have
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of North Dakota is preferred.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), applicable utility construction standards, and regulatory requirements affecting utility installations is preferred.
- High School degree or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
- Driving is required.
Skills
- Skill in preparing staking sheets, construction documentation, reports, and as-built records.
- Abilities:
- Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively write routine field notes, reports, and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with members, coworkers, contractors, vendors, and landowners.
- Ability to follow Cooperative policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and activities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Compensation
- Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Position
Benefits
- The employee will need to possess specific vision required by the position including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal opportunity
- This job description is not all-inclusive; employees may be assigned other related duties as needed.
- The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
- Management reserves the right to revise job responsibilities, descriptions, or schedules, including accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- MWEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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