Survey Technician - Houston, United States - Cobb Fendley & Assoc

Description

Job Description

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking a Survey Technician in our Houston, Texas office.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate's most important qualifications include the following.

• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads, familiar with Civil 3D a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Familiar with Trimble Business Center.
• Experience with boundary surveying.
• Experience in the reduction of conventional and GPS survey field data of boundary and topographic surveys.
• Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification considered a plus.
• TxDOT experience considered a plus.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare Topographic, Boundary, and Easement Surveys with limited input from RPLS.
• Perform calculations for boundary analysis.
• Coordinate with RPLS for final boundary decisions.
• Prepare Metes and Bounds descriptions.
• Perform deed research and prepare Working Sketches.
• Provide Project Coordination with field crews and process field crew data.
• Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned including assisting in field work as needed.
• Perform field work as needed, assisting field Party Chief for survey related activities.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product.
• Adhere to CobbFendley's safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

If and when the duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office factors could include:
  1. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
  2. Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstations.
  3. Repeated motions (e.g., typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying).
  4. Communication with other employees and clients.
• Fieldwork factors could include:
  1. Physical mobility in and around construction sites, traffic work zones, and other field assignments.
  2. Physical mobility including but not limited to hand-eye coordination, steadiness, upper/low body strength, control precision, stamina, multilimbed coordination, static strength, manual dexterity, oral comprehension and expression, and depth perception.
  3. Alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high volume average daily traffic.
  4. Ability to lift, carry, pull/drag, and balance equipment & supplies (up to 50 pounds) in remote, rural, or urban surroundings.
  5. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and walk long distances.
  6. Walking long distances (3+ miles) and climbing on uneven surfaces.
  7. Climbing in and out of a vehicle multiple times a day and driving for extended periods of time.
  8. Must be able to ascend and descend ladders while maintaining three points of contact.
  9. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
  10. Mobility within the warehouse (between floors and workstations), high-traffic areas, and walk surfaces.
  11. Repeated motions (e.g., reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling/crawling, squatting, twisting, climbing, head tilting and handling).
  12. Communication with other employees and clients.
  13. Work up to 12 hours or more per day, when necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and job sites for observations and fieldwork will be required.
• Job site observations factors could include:
  1. Walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to outdoor environments and extreme weather (heat and freezing temperatures), noise exposure, driving for extended periods of time, exposure to allergens (e.g., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy), exposure to construction and traffic work zones, possible hand and power tool use, and extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use.
  2. Extended use of electronic devices (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones).
  3. Use of cutting tools and equipment (e.g., plotting equipment, rotary paper cutter).
• Fieldwork factors could include:
  1. Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments (approximately 80% of duties to be performed outdoors in the field and 20% are performed indoors in the office/warehouse).
  2. Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions (i.e., hot and freezing temperatures).
  3. Use of electric power tools, cutting tools and other equipment.
  4. Driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers (if applicable).
  5. Potential watercraft use.
  6. Exposure to noise and vibrations.
  7. Exposure to including but not limited to poison ivy, sumac, cedar, pollen, dust, dirt, mud, common air quality pollution, etc.
  8. Enter and work in confined spaces.
  9. Exposure to construction and traffic work zones.
  10. Extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST.
• This position may include the need for overtime hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibility to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records).
• Work Authorization + Sponsorship. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind.
• External Recruiting Agencies. CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.