Survey Technician

***POSITION SUMMARY*** The Survey Technician is responsible for utilizing surveying equipment to gather and accurately display data to provide to the field teams use. In addition, their duties include aiding with the critical placement of steel members and other trades work that affects steel placement. ***PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES*** 1. Promote a strong quality culture throughout the company maintaining Cooper Steel’s core priorities: Safety, Quality, Production 2. Enforce company safety policies and maintain a strong safety culture 3. Utilize surveying equipment to gather and accurately display data for practical field use 4. Establish and cross reference established building control lines 5. Provide and establish column placement / anchor rod locations and elevations 6. Assist with method of information delivery for column / steel install alignment (marking center points on foundation, marking bolts, etc.) 7. Creating a useable anchor rod survey and anchor rod projection / location results and plumbness surveys 8. Provide as-built drawings when needed 9. Quality control of building plumbness and square 10. Assist with miscellaneous steel placement (monumental stair, shaft, steel, etc.) 11. Assist with crane beam install and provide survey of installed beams 12. Assist with coordination of steel that correlates other trades work that effects steel placement and accuracy 13. Assist project teams with layout and troubleshooting issues 14. Other duties as assigned ***QUALIFICATIONS*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ***EDUCATION AND/ OR EXPERIENCE*** Minimum of 3 years of experience in steel erection preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience ***OTHER SKILLS*** Strong functional and technical skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; strong attention to detail; ability to work effectively with others. While performing certain duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, twist, lift, pull, and reach. Use of hands for gripping and grasping required. Specific vision abilities are required. Lifting is required up to 75 lbs. Must be flexible in hours worked and willing to work overtime. Understand AISC requirements for building orientation and alignment is required. You will also be required to work from heights in an aerial lift of from elevated steel floors. ***WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Position performs work in the field environment including job site conditions, varying terrain, weather conditions, ability to access multi-level structures, use of personal protective equipment, machine / equipment use. This position is 100% travel with paid rotation schedule.