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Surveyor Assistant

Unger Excavating Inc.
La Broquerie, MB

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Job details

Full-time
$25–$30 an hour

Qualifications

Excavator
High school diploma or GED
Driving Licence

Full job description

Based in Steinbach Manitoba Canada, Unger Excavating Inc. is known for a high level of quality, dedication to customers’ needs, and value for money spent. We are continually searching out the latest information and technology to ensure that we are leaders in the heavy construction sector in our region. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, sustainable practices, and a dedicated team that drives our customers success. We are now looking for a motivated and experienced Excavator Operator to join this dynamic team.

Summary

The Surveyor is responsible for planning, overseeing, and ensuring the accuracy of excavation projects by conducting detailed surveys, measurements, and analyses. They will be working in the field, setting up a site with GPS, laying out a project, checking grades and communicating with the Project Team, Site Supervisors, and Operators. They must possess a positive attitude with other team members and portray a professional business image.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned)

These are the most prominent functions, responsibilities, and aspects of the job:

1. Site Analysis and Preparation:

Conduct topographical surveys to assess site conditions before excavation (on foot, UTV or with a drone)
Set up GPS base stations
Create Control Points
Staking
Grade Checks for on going projects

2. Measurement and Mapping:

Use advanced surveying equipment (e.g., GPS, total stations, laser scanners) to measure and map excavation sites.
Monitor excavation progress and ensure alignment with design specifications.

3. Compliance and Safety:

Ensure excavation activities comply with local laws, environmental guidelines, and safety standards.
Mark boundaries, safe zones, and excavation limits on-site.

4. Communication and Collaboration:

Have a good report and liaison with all UE Team Members to help them feel supported and have the organization’s best interest at heart.
Provide technical guidance to excavation teams and contractors.
Ensure professionalism when dealing with external and internal customers both in person and on the phone.

5. Equipment Maintenance:

Calibrate and maintain surveying instruments.
Ensure equipment is in working condition and suitable for site conditions.
Trouble shooting and repair GPS equipment in the field, such as excavator, dozer or grader systems.

Ideal Thinking Style and Behavioral Traits needed to perform this role:

Capable of analyzing and understanding moderately complex communication.
Performs intricate calculations easily and is comfortable communicating complex data to others. Also, reasonably efficient when using numerical data in decision making and requires little assistance in processing charts and graphs.
Responds well to time constraints and generally works at a brisk pace.
Comfortable working alone but willing to collaborate with the team when necessary.
Responds well to a structured environment and does not mind close supervision.
Capable of making timely responses but frequently deliberates by weighing the pros and cons of a situation.
Moderately independent yet can accept necessary guidance and instruction.

Working Conditions

Full-time position, 50 hours per week, to be determined based on business needs.
Primarily on-site at excavation locations with varying weather conditions.
May require travel to multiple project sites.
Physical activity, including walking and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

Technologically inclined
Willing to learn, with an ability to learn independently
Be able to lift 50 lbs
Be able to walk all day on uneven terrain
Willing to work in all kinds of weather
Pay attention to detail
Ability to read drawings

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

These are required to perform the essential duties of the job:

Driver’s License

Education and/or Experience

The following education and training are a guide for this job role and individual career development opportunities. Unger Excavating recognizes that education, training, and experience will vary with individuals and will be balanced with what is required within the departments’ skill/trade requirements to harmonize the team’s overall skillsets. Along with external education and training, Unger Excavating provides internal training specific to the job role, department, and corporate knowledge.

For this job role education and training could include:

High school: Graduation diploma or general education degree (GED)
RPAS Certification

Additional Assets:

Ability to read drawings
Working understanding of GPS surveying and grade control
Experience with Trimble systems
RPAS Certification

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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