Survey Assistant

Job Description

About Alta Southwest

Alta E&I is a leading Environmental and Infrastructure company committed to delivering innovative engineering solutions that enhance communities and protect the environment. We specialize in sustainable development, urban planning, and environmental protection, offering comprehensive services to public and private sector clients.

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

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.

Full-time