What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor (Plant Barry) position at Trans Ash, Inc.?
Professional Land Surveyor (Plant Barry)
Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother, Gerbus Bros Construction initially specialized in mass earth moving. In the 1970s, our expertise led us to partner with local power plants to address the environmental challenges of fly ash management. This collaboration gave birth to Trans Ash.
At Trans Ash, we are committed to providing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for handling fly ash. We specialize in creating lined landfills that safely contain processed ash, ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety for our energy clients.
Pay Information
Quarterly Bonus Program
Benefits
- Long term project stability (10 year project)
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
- Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
- 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
- Dental & Vision Insurance Options
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life and Basic Accident Insurance
- Annual Boot Allowance (Up to $200 reimbursement)
- Prescription Safety Glasses (Up to $400 reimbursement)
- Identity Theft Protection option
- Temporary Living Allowance (if applicable)
- Relocation Package Available (if applicable)
Schedule
- Full time (40 hours / week)
- Day shift
Job Summary
We are seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and performing a wide range of land surveying services for residential, commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality surveying services while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Essential Functions
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee land surveying projects from initial research through final deliverables.
- Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, and easement surveys.
- Prepare, review, and certify plats, legal descriptions, maps, exhibits, and survey reports.
- Conduct deed, title, and public records research to establish property boundaries.
- Supervise and mentor survey crews, technicians, and office staff.
- Ensure survey work complies with state regulations, local ordinances, and professional standards.
- Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, drones (where applicable), laser scanning equipment, and other survey technologies.
- Process field data using surveying and CAD software to produce accurate mapping and survey documents.
- Coordinate with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, utility companies, and government agencies.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
- Review quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of survey deliverables.
- Resolve complex boundary and property issues through research and field investigation.
- Support business development efforts by preparing proposals and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Maintain professional licensure and stay current on industry regulations and emerging technologies.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional land surveying experience.
- Thorough knowledge of boundary law, legal principles, and survey practices.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of survey mathematics and coordinate systems.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, or similar software.
- Experience operating modern survey equipment including GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations.
- Ability to interpret deeds, plats, easements, and legal descriptions
Skills
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Experience with LiDAR, UAV mapping, laser scanning, and GIS.
- Knowledge of construction staking and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to safety and ethical professional practices.
Education/ Certifications
- Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the applicable state.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience where permitted).
Other Information
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in all types of weather, walk, and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be physically able to perform the work outside in hot and/ or cold weather conditions
- Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check
- Must be able to work in a construction environment
- Must be willing to work after regular business hours, on weekends, and some holidays when necessary
- Must be able to walk slopes and uneven terrain
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug test (including THC), MVR, and background check
Equal Opportunity Employer
Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to ensure that our application process is accessible to everyone.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who has an accommodation request, please:
- Call us at (513) 842-6590 or email hr@transash.com
- Request to speak to Human Resources and state the reason for your call
- If requested to leave a message, include the Job Posting Title for the position in which you are applying.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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