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AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Survey Technician for our Keizer, Oregon office. You will work closely with Project Surveyors, AKS survey crews, Project Engineers, and Project Managers on a mixture of private and public works projects.
This is an entry-level position that provides the opportunity to learn on-the-job and build your career with a respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
No previous experience required
High School diploma/GED
Eager to learn
Willing to start at the bottom with opportunities to develop your skills, with advancement possibilities
Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Assumes personal responsibility for completing quality work
Job Functions & Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the Project Surveyor
Learn AKS procedures for field work for boundary, construction staking, and site map/topography surveys
Work up to 60 hours per week in adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain
Perform physically demanding work including packing heavy survey equipment, pounding hubs, and brush-cutting sight lines
Travel out of town/overnight when needed
Do what needs to be done
About AKS:
AKS is a locally owned infrastructure engineering firm that provides professional consulting services to municipal and private clients in the Pacific Northwest. Our company provides a unique combination of services including civil engineering, surveying, planning, natural resources, landscape architecture, arboriculture, water resources, and forestry. With this combination of professionals, we bring a holistic approach to problem-solving that allows us to implement solutions that may not be obvious when viewed from a single perspective. We have an established, broad-based portfolio of clients including land owners, real-estate developers, architects, government agencies, public service providers, timberland owners, and others. With four offices and over 22 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to our clients. In 2018, AKS was ranked as the 9th largest engineering firm in the Portland metropolitan area and the 2nd fastest growing engineering firm. Despite our growth, we have remained true to our values and diligently maintain our focus on quality. Visit our website at www.aks-eng.com for additional information about the work we do.
The Culture:
AKS is not your typical consulting firm. We have created a unique work environment that is professional, friendly, casual, hardworking, and fun. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and above all else, client service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. In fact, AKS was recently recognized by The Oregonian as one of the Top Workplaces of 2018. We specifically place our offices closer to where our employees live providing us faster response to our clients and a shorter drive to work for most employees. We emphasize building long-term relationships with clients at all levels of our organization and this philosophy has allowed us to expand and grow. Every employee is treated as a valuable asset and everyones voice matters.
Benefits:
AKS values our employees and proudly provides competitive compensation, benefits, and special perks. Checkout the Careers page of our website for more information on all that AKS offers.
AKS Engineering and Forestry, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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