Surveyor - Kingsport, TN at Turner Industries

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Surveyor to join our team in the Kingsport, TN area. This position plans, organizes and directs surveying work to determine precise location and measurements of points of elevation, land areas and contours for construction map making, land division and other purposes. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Qualification Standards:

• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Advanced knowledge of Surveyor tools and equipment
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Provides work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by construction workers; provides checking of as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques; provides topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities; provides quantity calculations as required; prepares documentation of surveying activities; maintains condition and adjustment of surveying equipment; coordinates surveying activities to meet construction requirements; must have knowledge of and ability to use all surveying equipment and techniques; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation:

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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