Zachary Linard
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated field survey technician with hands-on experience in construction staking, topographic mapping, and utility location. Proficient in utilizing advanced GPS surveying equipment and software, including Carlson data collectors, to deliver precise and reliable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Survey Technician
Taliaferro and Browne
10.2024 - Current
- Construction staking of utility lines, sidewalks, curbs, radius points, grid lines, and building corners
- Contributed to successful project outcomes through diligent preparation and execution of survey plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs and adapting to evolving industry standards within the profession efficiently.
- Established a reputation for reliability and professionalism among colleagues, leading to increased trust and responsibility within the team environment.
- Assisted in training new Survey Technicians, increasing overall team competency levels and performance.
- Developed comprehensive field notes, providing valuable context for future reference and decision-making purposes.
- Maintained excellent safety records through consistent adherence to established guidelines during fieldwork activities.
- Topographic mapping
- Locating property corners and section corners
- Level runs utilizing benchmarks
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
- Locating sanitary and stormwater structures and obtaining the dimensions of the structures, as well as the depths and directions of pipes coming in and going out of the structure.
- Enhanced team productivity by consistently completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule.
- Utilized Carlson data collectors, Carlson BRX-7, and Geomax Zoom90 total station
GPS Field Technician
SAM LLC
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Used GPS surveying equipment to locate utilities
- Completed project-based assignments across multiple locations in the United States.
- Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and enhance customer satisfaction
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data
- Primarily used Trimble DA2s and R12s.
- Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
- Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
Electronics Sales Associate/Cashier
Walmart
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers who are having issues with their phones as well as answer questions regarding any electronics in the department they are looking to purchase.
Lawn Care Worker
Halligan lawn care
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Mowed and maintained lawns in residential neighborhoods and apartment complexes.
- Operated machinery such as weed eaters, blowers, and zero point turn lawnmowers
GeoLab technician
Northwest Missouri State University/ NGA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Edited topographic maps sent to Northwest by NGA to be prepared for publication.
- Map projects are budgeted for about 8-12 working hours each.
- Used Arcmap and Arcpro
Food Clerk
Hy-Vee
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Served a variety of foods to customers.
- Used customer service skills to communicate with customers about their desired orders and serve them in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-2024
Skills
- Communication skills
- Elevation surveys
- GPS receivers
- Total station surveying
- Customer service
- Utility mapping surveys
- Survey mapping
- Coordinate geometry (COGO) calculations
- Surveying data collection
- Traverse surveying
- ALTA surveys
- Land surveying
- Surveying calculations
- ArcGIS
- Construction staking
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Technical Support
- GPS surveying
- Total stations
- Computer Networking
- Construction layout surveys
- 3D laser scanners
Certification
- OSHA 10- Current
Timeline
Field Survey Technician
Taliaferro and Browne
10.2024 - Current
GPS Field Technician
SAM LLC
07.2024 - 09.2024
Electronics Sales Associate/Cashier
Walmart
08.2023 - 01.2024
GeoLab technician
Northwest Missouri State University/ NGA
09.2022 - 05.2023
Lawn Care Worker
Halligan lawn care
05.2022 - 08.2023
Food Clerk
Hy-Vee
03.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Northwest Missouri State University