Survey-Party Chief Navasota

Job ID:  482493

Gulf Coast, a CRH Company,  is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier owned and operated by CRH Americas Materials, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Gulf Coast is part of CRH America's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 2,000 employees statewide.

Position Overview

Responsible for computing and laying out measurements and calculations for planning and construction purposes.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying instruments.
• Works from engineering plans to establish lines and grades for construction purposes
• Keeps engineering notes and records of data secured
• Computes cross sections of work performed for cost purposes, including measurement and calculation of quantities for planning and payment
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. 
• Able to coordinate to meet the surveying needs of various crews by completing daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site. 
• Perform daily pre–and–post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• ​​​​​​​Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Assist construction / paving crew / plant crew with various duties such as; shoveling and raking and running wheelbarrow as necessary. 
• ​​​​​​​Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Able to perform essential job functions with/ without reasonable accommodation.
   

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience

•     Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 

Work Requirements

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 
• ​​​​​​​Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical. 
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document. 
• ​​​​​​​Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times. 
• Report to work at the designated start time. 
• ​​​​​​​Must be willing and able to travel to work sites, which are in different locations around our division.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. 
• ​​​​​​​Be able to work overtime when required. 
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. 
• ​​​​​​​Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• ​​​​​​​Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA. 
• Maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements.

• Have a safe driving record with a Motor Vehicle Record that meets company standards.

• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Experience developing models for GPS controlled equipment using Autocad.  (optional requirement)
• Topcon/ Timble training desired. 

• Previous related experience in construction field is preferred. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or climb or crawl.  The position will be primarily outside in the elements and may be required to work in inclement weather as needed.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

This position requires an employee to lift:

Work Environment

• Majority of work will be performed outside in conditions that may be extreme in temperature and condition.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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