What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician I position at Renewable Energy Systems Limited?
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Summary:
The Survey Technician I supports field surveying operations across RES Solar, T&D, and
Preconstruction projects. This role is responsible for assisting in the collection of field data, setup of
survey instruments, and performance of routine surveying tasks under direct supervision. The
position ensures safety and quality are maintained while learning RES surveying standards, data
procedures, and operational workflows. In the capacity of executing all on-site surveying activities,
the Survey Technician ensures the successful and timely completion of the surveying project within
the allocated budget.
Requirements:
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions require a significant amount of time (at least 10%) in the performance of the job.
- Assists with setting up and breaking down survey instruments, tripods, and equipment.
- Performs manual labor such as carrying stakes, setting pins, clearing brush, and maintaining work areas.
- Supports field data collection including construction staking, topographic surveys, and as-built documentation.
- Maintains and organizes survey tools, supplies, and control point records.
- Operates company vehicles and equipment safely in varying site and weather conditions.
- Communicates daily with the Crew Chief to receive assignments, report progress, and identify needs.
- Participates in training and development activities to build foundational surveying knowledge.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Safety:
- Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
- Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
- Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
- Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
- Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
- Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
- Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
Qualifications:
Education
- Highschool/GED General Preferred
- Part 107 License Preferred
Work Experience
- Less than 1 year Construction Surveying Preferred
- Less than 1 year AutoCAD & TBC Experience Preferred
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Per Diem of $95 daily to cover lodging, meals and travel during rotation.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus and Wellness programs
- Wellness Reimbursement
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally: Carrying, climbing, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, and stooping are required.
Frequently: Standing and walking is required.
Constantly: Reading, vision, repetitive motions, and sitting are required. ? ? ? ?
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet, noise, hazards and vibration in the working environment.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Department
Americas - Construction Craft - Solar - 217
Location
United States, Texas, Palmer, Sol Marina
Employment type
Craft Full-Time
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $95