Layout Technician

Job Overview

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• Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS core values.
• Prepare work areas at jobsite for field engineering activities.
• Perform basic survey functions using measuring tape, plumb bob, chalk lines, carpenter's level, square, survey prisms, tribrach, tripods, pole and builder's level.
• Basic understanding of field computations.
• Perform basic plane geometry and trigonometry to determine coordinate locations for layout.
• Assist with quality control inspections.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and office files; assist with maintenance of project documents including posting drawings with design changes and documentation of as-built field conditions.
• Assist with recordkeeping in the form of field notes, sketches, reports and daily logs.
• Assist with interpretation of drawings and specifications including review of shop drawings and submittals for consistency with contract documents.
• Maintain inventory of survey supplies needed for project.
• Learn and integrate DAVIS engineering best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Prior field experience in commercial construction environment.
• Proficient at reading and understanding contract drawing, including but not limited to both structural and architectural drawings, with the ability to cross check between the two documents as needed.
• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills.
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• MS Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience.

Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending. The employee must occasionally lift/carry/move up to 75 pounds. Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, file, and perform specialized skills. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy office environment.

This position may require some travel for conferences, educational sessions, and other company events.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels and hazardous working conditions when working at job sites. Safety precautions must be taken, and resources will be provided.

The base salary for this position is $24.04 - $33.65 per hour.

DAVIS is committed to providing employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances quality of life. Benefits include a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, annual contribution to HSA. Additional benefits include annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, continuing education.

Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.