Survey Assistant

Caltech is run by professional land surveyors and project managers who are passionate about providing industry-leading service. Our company has grown from just 2 people in 1990, to a large and diverse group of over 220 hardworking professionals.

We offer a challenging and rewarding workplace, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and many opportunities for growth. For us, work-life balance means working hard and playing hard; our clients and our people are our focus. We use the most current technology and have made professional development a key part of our strategic plan.

**YOUR ROLE**

If you love working outdoors while gaining hands-on experience, the Field Assistant position is the perfect career for you.

**You’ll work alongside some of the most experienced industry leaders and will learn how to**:

- Operate survey instruments, GPS and computer;
- Record measurement and other information obtained during the field survey activities;
- Assist in the determination of precise geographic locations with GPS equipment;
**Your duties will include**:

- Placing survey monuments and marker posts with sledgehammer;
- Digging holes and clear brush from sightlines;
- Operating ATVs, UTV, snowmobile, company truck, jackhammer, pipe locators;
- Marking well-sites and pipelines with wood stakes;
- General equipment maintenance;
- Maintaining and organizing equipment and tools used on the work site
- Active participation in and proactively support the advancement of Caltech’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Program;
- Being a company ambassador while on site and when in contact with stakeholders

**Your working conditions will include**:

- Primarily fieldwork; in all weather conditions ranging from -50C to +40C between seasons.
- Frequent long-distance travel (driving), extensive time spent in hotels.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing with items up to 20-50 lbs
- Constant balancing, climbing, and walking on uneven ground and terrain.
- Frequent bending and reaching
- Operate ATV/UTV/Snowmobile
- Frequent use of arm strength to pound in markers/pins/stakes/post.
- Frequent exposure to loud noises
- Constant communication (spoken, written, reading)
- Manual dexterity required to use laptop computer and peripherals, and for manual drawings.
- Overtime as required based on workload.

**YOUR SKILLS**

**To be successful in this role, you will need**:

- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work extended hours or flexible work hours
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs in weight
- Ability to work outdoors under varied weather conditions
- Ability to take the initiative as well as work in a team environment and follow instructions
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Current drivers’ license and acceptable driver’s abstract as per company policy
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing as needed to access work site.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person