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Survey Tech- Heavy Civil Construction

Gregory Construction
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2026 CLOSED ON 3/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Tech- Heavy Civil Construction position at Gregory Construction?

Survey Tech – Heavy Civil Construction

Job Type: Full-Time | Travel Required (Southeast, Southwest & Mid-Atlantic Regions)

Gregory Construction is looking for a skilled Survey Tech to support surveying operations on heavy civil construction projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction experience who is ready to expand their surveying knowledge and work alongside a professional survey team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily surveying tasks on active construction sites
  • Set up and operate survey equipment including tripods, prisms, rods, total stations, and GPS units
  • Mark layout points, lines, hubs, and lath accurately
  • Support survey layout for grading, utilities, concrete, and structural work
  • Carry and transport survey tools and materials across uneven terrain
  • Read and interpret basic construction plans under guidance
  • Work safely around heavy equipment and active crews
  • Travel between project sites as required

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of construction experience, preferably in heavy civil
  • Experience assisting with construction surveying tasks
  • Ability to set up and level basic survey equipment independently
  • Basic understanding of measurements (feet, inches, tenths, hundredths) and simple field math
  • Ability to read basic construction drawings
  • Physically able to work outdoors in all weather and lift/carry surveying gear
  • Strong work ethic and reliability—able to work independently or as part of a crew
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

  • Experience with Trimble S7 Total Stations, TSC7 Controllers, or Trimble Access
  • Familiarity with Trimble Business Center (TBC)
  • Experience using Topcon GPS with Field or Pocket 3D software
  • Exposure to GPS Machine Control systems (Komatsu/TOPCON)
  • Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
  • OSHA 30 Certification or willingness to obtain

Why Join Gregory Construction?

  • Competitive pay and full benefits package
  • Opportunities for training, advancement, and technical skill development
  • Supportive, faith-based, team-oriented culture
  • Work on large-scale, high-profile heavy civil projects

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