Holder Construction
Construction
AssistantFieldEngineer(Hourly)
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“Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly) at Holder Construction. Skills: Surveying instruments, Reading drawings, Marking stakes. Operate electronic total station instrument, transit, Auto-level and. Read, review, and interpret maps, drawings and diagrams”
Industry & Context.
Work on uneven surfaces/heights, Climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, Lift and carry 50-100 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years construction/surveying experience, Communication skills, Time management skills, Proficient computer skills, Ability to navigate and use standard business software and systems, Complete surveying math, Agile/mobile, Remain alert, Stand or walk for long periods, Use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, Climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects, Work on uneven surfaces/heights, Read/write, See & hear well (naturally or with correction), Lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50-100 lbs. 75% of the time
Nice to Have
Work in an OSHA compliant safety environment, Work outside, Work overtime and weekend hours, Punctuality and promptness required every day
What You'll Do.
Operate electronic total station instrument
drawings and diagrams
Set and mark stakes for slopes
Maintain total station and field book
Maintain survey equipment and tools
Perform related field and office engineering work
Full Job Description
ABOUT US Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Annual bonus program Paid time off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k)-retirement plan Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles About the Role We are looking for an Assistant Field Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Richmond, VA. This is a full-time position. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities include operating electronic total station instrument, transit, Auto-level and other surveying instruments. Reads, reviews, and interprets maps, drawings and diagrams. Sets and marks stakes for slopes, grades and other construction purposes. Determines lines, corners, elevations, grades, alignments, angles, positions and distances. Maintains total station and field book. Maintains survey equipment and tools. Performs related field and office engineering work. Qualifications Required: Possess 2 years of construction/surveying experience. Strong communication and time management skills. Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use standard business software and systems. Must have a complete of surveying math. Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects. Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction. Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and
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