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Location: Hubbard, TX
Position Summary
This position involves various manual and grading tasks including but not limited to setting grade markers; monitors grade to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping and fill embankments; operates and understands the use of a variety of measuring instruments and hand tools. Work will be performed per the Superintendent's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.
Forgen Overview
Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.
Key Responsibilities
- Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job.
- Participate in a drug-free workplace with a random drug testing program.
- Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance.
- Has knowledge of heavy equipment and needs some experience with motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, compactors, etc. and other equipment to support a variety of operations.
- Excavation, grading, and compaction of land surfaces using heavy, motorized construction equipment.
- Excavate soil and other material from job sites into trucks for transportation to appropriate location for stockpiling or disposal.
- Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
- Read and comply with safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training materials, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
- Ability to operate GPS equipment including Rovers, Machine Grade Control dozers, excavators, and blades.
- Ability to perform other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass mandatory post offer drug screen, background check and physical.
- 5+ years of experience in grade setting and layout in the horizontal construction field.
- 5+ years of experience using Trimble GPS equipment.
- 5+ years of experience setting grades, slopes, and understanding cut and fills.
- Ability to embrace a culture of safety.
- Reads and sets grade markers following construction plans.
- Operates and ensures proper use of grade equipment.
- Punctual and the ability to work as jobs dictate and fit for duty to accomplish all tasks associated with this position and other duties as required.
- Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to marker references and notifies equipment operators and Foreman of deviations.
- Interacts and professionally communicates with construction crew members who facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment to complete confirmation of grade specifications for the construction project.
- Familiar with completing original surface topographical mapping.
- The ability to produce field survey data into project deliverables with the use of excel, word, or AutoCad.
- Competency in accurate layout for various jobs and communicating with project managers on specifics of each job requirement.
- May perform various other labor-intensive activities as instructed by Superintendent to help ensure timely project completion.
- Self-sufficient, capable of following direction, and working unsupervised when needed.
- Excellent customer relations skills.
- Ability to understand and operate GPS Rover.
- Ability to understand and operate GPS equipment on heavy equipment.
- Ability to setup up Survey Control Networks for projects based on engineer provided control points.
- Ability to calculate quantities for stockpiles, survey data comparisons, and design surface comparisons.
- Concentration, alertness, and attention to detail.
- FAA Drone License – to safely operate drones to gather site photos and survey site data.
- Ability to work with others or independently under minimal supervision.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all measure units, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- General computer operation is necessary.
- Ability to read and comprehend project plans and specifications.
- Work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Drone License is a plus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Equal Opportunity
Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Privacy Policy
At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com.
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Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.
Location: Hubbard, TX
Position Summary
This position involves various manual and grading tasks including but not limited to setting grade markers; monitors grade to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping and fill embankments; operates and understands the use of a variety of measuring instruments and hand tools. Work will be performed per the Superintendent's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.
Forgen Overview
Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.
Key Responsibilities
- Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job.
- Participate in a drug-free workplace with a random drug testing program.
- Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance.
- Has knowledge of heavy equipment and needs some experience with motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, compactors, etc. and other equipment to support a variety of operations.
- Excavation, grading, and compaction of land surfaces using heavy, motorized construction equipment.
- Excavate soil and other material from job sites into trucks for transportation to appropriate location for stockpiling or disposal.
- Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
- Read and comply with safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training materials, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
- Ability to operate GPS equipment including Rovers, Machine Grade Control dozers, excavators, and blades.
- Ability to perform other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass mandatory post offer drug screen, background check and physical.
- 5+ years of experience in grade setting and layout in the horizontal construction field.
- 5+ years of experience using Trimble GPS equipment.
- 5+ years of experience setting grades, slopes, and understanding cut and fills.
- Ability to embrace a culture of safety.
- Reads and sets grade markers following construction plans.
- Operates and ensures proper use of grade equipment.
- Punctual and the ability to work as jobs dictate and fit for duty to accomplish all tasks associated with this position and other duties as required.
- Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to marker references and notifies equipment operators and Foreman of deviations.
- Interacts and professionally communicates with construction crew members who facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment to complete confirmation of grade specifications for the construction project.
- Familiar with completing original surface topographical mapping.
- The ability to produce field survey data into project deliverables with the use of excel, word, or AutoCad.
- Competency in accurate layout for various jobs and communicating with project managers on specifics of each job requirement.
- May perform various other labor-intensive activities as instructed by Superintendent to help ensure timely project completion.
- Self-sufficient, capable of following direction, and working unsupervised when needed.
- Excellent customer relations skills.
- Ability to understand and operate GPS Rover.
- Ability to understand and operate GPS equipment on heavy equipment.
- Ability to setup up Survey Control Networks for projects based on engineer provided control points.
- Ability to calculate quantities for stockpiles, survey data comparisons, and design surface comparisons.
- Concentration, alertness, and attention to detail.
- FAA Drone License – to safely operate drones to gather site photos and survey site data.
- Ability to work with others or independently under minimal supervision.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all measure units, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- General computer operation is necessary.
- Ability to read and comprehend project plans and specifications.
- Work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Drone License is a plus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Equal Opportunity
Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Privacy Policy
At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com.
California Privacy Policy
Agency Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Surveyor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to surveying work. A geomatics, civil engineering, or surveying degree strengthens your petition. Geography or general science degrees may trigger an RFE without supporting coursework documentation.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your Level I through IV classification.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter surveyor roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Engineering and land-development firms that have filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-hiring.
Obtain state licensure or EIT certification early
Many employers require a Professional Land Surveyor license or Engineer-in-Training certification before filing your H-1B petition. Pursuing licensure in your target state before job searching removes a common sponsor hesitation for surveying roles.
Request cap-exempt filing through qualifying institutions
H-1B cap-exempt employers include universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations. Survey roles at university facilities management or federal mapping agencies can bypass the annual lottery entirely.
Understand the LCA job-site requirement for field work
Surveying involves frequent movement between project sites. Your employer must file a new LCA or post wage notices at each worksite that exceeds 40 continuous days. Clarify this with your employer before your I-129 petition is filed.
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Find Surveyor JobsSurveyor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a surveyor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes surveying as a specialty occupation when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for surveyors lists a bachelor's degree as the standard entry-level requirement, which supports the specialty occupation classification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for surveyors?
Engineering and environmental consulting firms, land development companies, utility companies, and federal or state government contractors are the most active H-1B sponsors for surveyor roles. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for surveying positions on Migrate Mate, which filters results by occupation and sponsorship activity.
Does my surveyor role require a state license for H-1B approval?
USCIS doesn't require state licensure to approve an H-1B petition, but many employers won't sponsor without it. If your state requires a Professional Land Surveyor license for independent practice, employers may condition the offer on your obtaining licensure. Including a path-to-licensure plan in your application materials addresses this concern directly.
How does frequent job-site travel affect my H-1B status as a surveyor?
Surveying fieldwork across multiple project sites creates an LCA compliance obligation for your employer. When you work at a location not listed on the original LCA for more than 40 continuous calendar days, your employer must either file an amended LCA or post wage notices at that site. Confirm your employer's process for managing this before your petition is filed.
Can I change surveying employers while on an H-1B visa?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your I-129 petition has been pending for at least 180 days, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer in a same or similar surveying occupation before your transfer petition is approved. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or when you begin the new role.
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