Field Technician, Geospatial at Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Field Technician, Geospatial at Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.

Field Technician, Geospatial

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. · Austin, TX, US

3 weeks ago

Field Technician, Geospatial

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. · Austin, TX, US

24 days ago
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About the Role

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Geospatial Field Technician to support project completion in our Austin, San Antonio & San Marcos office. Join our team and advance your career with a company committed to innovative engineering and surveying solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine assignments with limited supervision.
  • Expand technical knowledge and field capabilities.
  • Coordinate with project staff as directed.
  • Safely operate equipment.
  • Travel locally and out of state, including overnights.
  • Operate a variety of vehicles, including large vehicles with or without attached trailers.
  • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles.
  • Cross train to perform other field services (Telecommunications, Geospatial, SUE).
  • Comply with all safety procedures: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and Project Safety Plans (PSP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
  • Observe and follow QA/QC processes under supervision.
  • Identify and evaluate potential hazards in the work environment.
  • Properly select and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Understand Traffic Control Plans (TCP).
  • Be familiar with Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards governing projects.
  • Assist Geospatial Party Chief in the collection of survey data or staking out construction points.
  • Perform Construction Staking, including hammering iron rods, wood lathes, & hubs.
  • Perform Boundary & Topographical surveying duties under the supervision of a Party Chief.
  • Position prism pole over desired point and set up backsights.
  • Perform general warehouse maintenance and vehicle inspections.
  • Conduct daily inventory to restock supplies.
  • Open manholes in accordance with safety procedures.
  • Work with utilities operating in and around hand holes/hole boxes and vaults.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
  • 3+ years of Field experience.
  • Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
  • Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to safely operate required equipment.
  • Ability to travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays.
  • Ability to perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.
  • Tasks are divided between indoor and outdoor settings, with approximately 80% of duties performed in outdoor environments and 20% in indoor office or warehouse spaces.
  • Cognitive Requirements: Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
  • Must remain alert and responsive while working in lane closure zones adjacent to high-traffic and dynamic areas.
  • Physical Abilities: Hand-eye coordination, steadiness, upper and lower body strength, control precision, stamina, multi-limb coordination, static strength, manual dexterity, and depth perception.
  • Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation or job site.
  • Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, high-traffic areas, and various walking surfaces.
  • Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
  • Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
  • Includes activities such as reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling.
  • Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
  • Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
  • Capable of lifting, carrying, and balancing equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds in various environments.
  • Ability to walk long distances (3+ miles) and climb on uneven surfaces.
  • Office Conditions: Extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones.
  • Outdoor Conditions: Walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures).
  • Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar.
  • Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.
  • Ability to move effectively in and around construction sites, traffic work zones, and other outdoor assignments.
  • Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
  • Use of pneumatic, hand and power tools.
  • May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications.
  • CobbFendley participates in E-Verify.
  • CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas.

Skills

  • Use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software
  • Document work
  • Communicate effectively
  • Safely operate required equipment
  • Operating a variety of vehicles
  • Performing routine maintenance
  • Cross training in Telecommunications, Geospatial, SUE
  • Complying with safety procedures
  • Observing and following QA/QC processes
  • Identifying and evaluating potential hazards
  • Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Understanding of Traffic Control Plans (TCP)
  • Familiarity with Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards
  • Collecting survey data
  • Staking out construction points
  • Construction Staking
  • Boundary & Topographical surveying
  • Positioning prism pole
  • Setting up backsights
  • Warehouse maintenance
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Inventory management
  • Opening manholes
  • Working with utilities
  • Selective attention
  • Oral comprehension
  • Oral expression
  • Speech recognition
  • Speech clarity
  • Written comprehension
  • Written expression
  • Problem sensitivity
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Inductive reasoning
  • Number facility
  • Information ordering
  • Category flexibility
  • Flexibility of closure
  • Fluency of ideas
  • Originality
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Steadiness
  • Upper and lower body strength
  • Control precision
  • Stamina
  • Multi-limb coordination
  • Static strength
  • Manual dexterity
  • Depth perception
  • Operating a computer mouse
  • Typing on a keyboard
  • Reaching
  • Bending
  • Stooping
  • Carrying
  • Lifting
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Handling
  • Walking long distances
  • Climbing on uneven surfaces
  • Using electronic devices
  • Using cutting tools and equipment
  • Using pneumatic, hand and power tools
  • Driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers
  • Operating watercraft

Location

  • Austin
  • San Antonio
  • San Marcos

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Intermediate
  • 3+ years of Field experience

Education Level

  • High school diploma
  • GED

Benefits

  • 401(k) Matching
  • Profit-sharing Contributions
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks for maternity, 2 weeks for paternity or adoption)
  • Winter Holiday (December 25 - January 1)
  • Community Engagement opportunities

About the Company

  • Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities.
  • Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication.
  • We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.
  • At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource.
  • We Collaborate with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
  • We Commit to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
  • We Build Communities by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

Equal Opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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