What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Assistant position at Alta E&I?
About Alta Environmental and Infrastructure
Alta Environmental & Infrastructure is one of Arizona’s fastest-growing engineering firms, with nearly 250 employees across the state. We’re 100% Arizona owned and managed, which means you’ll never feel like a number here. Our team delivers a full spectrum of services - civil engineering, surveying, geotechnical and materials testing, environmental, and EHS - giving you exposure to many paths and projects.
Alta is big enough to offer opportunity, and advanced technology - yet small enough that you’ll know your team, see your impact, and have leadership that knows you.
We’re proud to be a trusted partner to some of the nation’s largest corporations, developers, and public agencies - helping to build the future, while also protecting it through environmental stewardship and sustainable solutions.
Position Overview
Alta E&I is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Surveyor Assistant to join our Tucson Survey team. As a Surveyor Assistant, you will provide essential support to a survey Crew Chief performing land surveying tasks on a survey field crew. This position requires the ability to work outdoors, in sometimes extreme conditions, performing tasks safely and accurately while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
A Surveyor Assistant directly assists a Crew Chief on a survey field crew performing the following tasks:
- Ensure crew truck is supplied, and equipment batteries are charged daily
- Clear brush, dig holes, drive posts, set stakes and monuments
- Handle equipment carefully, call out readings, write numbers, mark distances, and use measuring devices as directed
- Memorize and follow established guidelines and procedures
- May assist other crews and team members
- Learn to conduct field measurements and observations
- Learn to assist with maintaining field notes as directed
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Crew Chief or management
Physical Demands
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and rugged terrain. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Schedule/Overtime
Regular core hours for this position are from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Summer schedule) transitioning to 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Winter schedule). Most work is performed during core hours, but occasionally overtime may be required before and/or after these core hours. This is a full time position.
Travel
Most assignments for this position will be done locally. However, occasionally assignments may be out of town and overnight travel could be required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be dependable, punctual, motivated and eager to learn
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Must be well organized and detail oriented
- Ability to travel to job sites as a member of a survey field crew
Why Alta?
See your impact.
How many people can drive by a highway, school, or major company and say, “I helped build that?”
At Alta, every employee can. The work we do is visible in the infrastructure communities rely on every day.
We’re passionate about developing people. Many of our leaders began their journey in entry level positions, and worked their way up into management. We invest in you from day one with hands-on training, paid certifications, and mentorship to help you progress in your career.
Working at Alta means:
- Career mobility: clear paths to grow into leadership roles.
- Multi-disciplinary exposure: civil, survey, geotechnical, materials testing, environmental, EHS, etc.
- Investment in you: paid certifications and ongoing training.
- Culture of belonging: supportive teams where your work is recognized.
- Impact you can see: the chance to contribute to projects that define communities.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Flexible work environment.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include the following: criminal/civil background check and drug screen
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT. It is the policy of Alta E&I not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.