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Field Technologist/ Grades Person

Edmonton, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Benefits
RRSP/TFSA Matching

About the role

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Work Local - Work Sureway! Job Type Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule 8 + Hours/day, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location Edmonton, AB & Area

Essential Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements

  • Personal Reliable Vehicle
  • CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
  • Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License (non GDL)

Pre-employment

  • Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
  • Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Field Technologist (Survey) Responsibilities Reporting to the Survey Manager, the job of the Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys. Providing accurate survey data for Quantities, engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

  • Conduct construction survey layout with major and minor construction projects including subdivisions, aggregate pits, mining and roadways.
  • Completing topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities.
  • Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and calculating earthwork quantities using Civil 3D.
  • Provide proper care and maintenance of survey gear, company truck and other equipment.
  • Planning, directing and conducting construction surveys. Establishing and marking work limits. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
  • Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
  • Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
  • This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Field Technologist (Survey) Qualifications

  • Completion of the Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics Program at an accredited institution.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Trimble tsc3/tsc7

Gradesperson Responsibilities

  • Check the grade of roadways and construction sites using manual and laser methods.
  • Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
  • This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Gradesperson Qualifications

  • Minimum one (1) year experience as a grade person.
  • Exceptional math skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills required.
  • Good analytical ability and manual dexterity.
  • Must have proven ability to work in tight spots.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Must be a team player.

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About Sureway Construction Group Ltd.

Construction
501-1000

As one of Alberta's largest corporations as ranked (#110) in the most recent issue of Alberta Venture Magazine, we bring over 40 years of Alberta experience, diversity, financial strength, a strong project management and estimating team and one of the largest construction equipment fleets available in Alberta. As a civil general contractor, today Sureway has the capabilities to execute both small and large Greenfield & Brownfield capital and sustaining projects utilizing either a unit price, time & materials, negotiated, LS or EPC commercial strategy.

Sureway, established in 1973 by founder and President, Dennis O'Rourke, is one of Alberta's largest privately owned civil construction general contractors, and currently operates as Sureway Construction Management Ltd., IGL Canada Ltd., Sureway Industrial Inc., Sureway Trucking Inc., Sil Industrial Minerals and Yellowhead Aggregates. With its financial backing, a worldwide network of material suppliers and Alberta construction experience, Sureway has expertise and operational knowledge, over 500 pieces of heavy equipment, and experienced management, supervisory, safety and environmental teams. Sureway is involved with design, construction and management of $400 M in civil projects annually, specifically urban land , highways & interchanges, and Greenfield and Brownfield industrial plant site development, roads, utilities & offsites, and has a reputation of delivering projects on time and on budget.