POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking full-time Survey Crew Member. Our survey department is vital to assisting engineers on a wide array of civil, municipal and environmental projects.

V&K BENEFITS

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowance
• 401k with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off-site

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive instructions on specific assignments, objectives and complex features
• Performs a variety of in-office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects obtained by the company
• Accurately calculates and records field data
• Reviews job specifications and plans fieldwork methods and costs
• Apply standard scientific/engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations of standard methods and techniques in the field and office
• Works in the field that includes roadways and wooded areas. Position requires use of equipment to clear brush and wooded area to clear line of sight
• Review and download field data
• Prepare field notes and draw sketches of existing site conditions
• Prepare detailed daily job reports and discuss projects with supervisor on daily basis
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex instrumentation
• Perform other like duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of survey calculations, techniques and procedures
• Good judgment and organizational skills
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to stand, climb and walk continuously during an 8-hour period
• Ability to perform strenuous work in a varying climate (heat and cold, etc.)
• Must have good computer skills and be able to learn survey related software

• Possess positive organizational skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to work in a team environment in addition to willingness to work independently.
• Must be able to remove and install manhole lids and intake grates weighing up to 115 pounds.
• Ability to travel at times around Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Overnight travel is minimal but occasionally required.