Land Surveyor (Buncombe County) at Tetra Tech, Inc.

Posted in General Business about 4 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Asheville, North Carolina





Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Land Surveyor to our Debris team based in Asheville, North Carolina.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

Tetra Tech, Inc. specializes in recovering communities after being significantly impacted by disasters or weather events. We are currently hiring for Land Surveyor to help survey hazardous trees.

Employees in this position are expected to be able to climb and hike in the mountains to survey for hazartdous trees. Additional duties may include the "on-site" monitoring for the removal, and possibly, disposal of disaster-generated debris. You may also be assigned to observe disaster debris as it is loaded into hauling vehicles and document required information using an electronic device. This position involves only monitoring of the cleanup.

This is THE opportunity to give back to your local community by making an impact daily to help restore the devastated areas affected by the recent storm.

This position is for immediate work, with no physical labor, and no experience required because training will be provided to you. We are looking for self-motivated, responsible, dedicated individuals with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision. If this sounds like you, then you are the perfect fit to work here at Tetra Tech!


  • Ability and comfort with climbing and hiking in the mountains.
  • Will be surveying land for hazardous trees
  • Monitor and observe all loading activities of trucks, bobcats, front-end loaders, or other vehicles as instructed by the supervisor.
  • Confirm that the hauling contractors are loading only eligible storm-related debris on public rights-of-way or property and that they are not going on to private property to collect debris.
  • Make sure contractors pick up all eligible debris and clear branches and other debris off the roadway and private driveways before moving on.
  • Ensuring that debris cleanup complies with federal regulations
  • Understand daily responsibilities set by the supervisor and project manager
  • Brief Supervisor on the day's activities, debris collection progress, issues, or problems.
  • Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
  • Additional duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Have a valid driver's license

• Possess an insured reliable and dependable vehicle for following trucks. Must be available for all-day use

Ability and comfort with climbing and hiking in the mountains.

Ability to communicate with others clearly

• Must meet driving record qualifications and pass a successful MVR check.

• Ability to work on weekends.

• Ability to work for long periods of time. Roughly 10-12 hours a day.

• Ability to use a smartphone

• Provide valid I9 documentation identifications

• Good teamwork and cooperation skills

• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods

NO HOUSING OR RELOCATION WILL BE PROVIDED.

It is understood that your employment is to be on an "at will" basis. This position with Tetra Tech is temporary and on an "as-needed" basis and will end once the project is complete.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

• Merit-based financial rewards.

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com . To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies

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