Description

Survey Rodman

About Banks Construction Company: We are the leading single-source provider of heavy civil and asphalt paving services in the Charleston Area. We are a 3rd generation, family-owned business with deep roots in the community and focus on continuous improvement. Our Core Values are Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence. Our team lives out these values every day on our projects!

About Banks Construction Company:

Our Survey Division utilizes the latest technology to ensure the accurate and precise construction of our projects. This highly skilled team supports grading and paving operations by outfitting equipment with GPS technology and providing project support using advanced surveying tools such as total stations, robotics, and machine control systems.

Survey crews play a critical role in the successful construction of large infrastructure projects including highways, large site developments, and port facilities.

Position Overview

The Survey Rodman assists the Survey Superintendent and/or Survey Crew Chiefs on project sites with construction staking, general survey functions, and machine control setup and monitoring.

This individual helps locate and establish construction reference points and supports survey crews in collecting accurate field measurements used to guide construction operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Survey Superintendent and Survey Crew Chiefs with field survey operations
   
• Load and unload surveying equipment into field trucks
   
• Operate a prism (EDM) pole and other surveying instruments
   
• Assist in measuring lines, grades, and elevations
   
• Utilize rod, tape, and prism poles to collect field measurements
   
• Support construction staking and reference point establishment
   
• Assist with machine control setup and monitoring
   
• Perform safety/flagging duties when required
   
• Clear brush or obstructions to establish survey lines
   
• Drive hubs and establish survey points as directed
   
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper care of all company property
   
• Keep accurate records of daily field activities
   
• Assist crew members with general survey tasks
   
• Perform other duties as assigned
   

What You Will Get to Do

• Learn surveying and construction operations in the field
   
• Work on large-scale infrastructure projects including highways, ports, and major site developments
   
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced surveying technology
   
• Develop skills reading project drawings and specifications
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid general math skills  
• High energy and strong work ethic  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy  
• Willingness to learn and take direction  
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals  
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely at all times  

Tools and Equipment Used

• Prism pole  
• Surveying equipment  
• Field measuring tools  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand, walk, and move about job sites. The employee will regularly use hands and arms to handle tools and equipment. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.Some tasks may involve strenuous activity such as clearing brush or trees to establish survey lines.