Jalen Pettaway
Denver
Summary
Land surveyor with over five years of specialized experience in topographic and boundary surveys, adept at employing GPS, total station, and network technologies and has been acting as a stand in junior party chief for the last year. Demonstrated expertise in improving data collection processes and ensuring precision in field validation, particularly in high-security environments such as military bases and data centers. Committed to leveraging advanced surveying tools and collaborative skills to enhance project outcomes and data integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Operator
CORE Consultants
10.2024 - Current
- Conducts field surveys including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS and construction staking.
- Utilizes GPS and robotic total stations to collect and record field data efficiently
- Records and documents field notes, sketches, and digital data collected during surveys.
- Download, process, and review field data for completeness and accuracy.
- Responsible for all maintenance of company vehicles and field equipment.
Survey Technician II
IMEG
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Ensured accuracy in survey report data through meticulous field validation.
- Provided expert assistance to team members, improving overall project data quality.
- Streamlined survey processes using advanced tech.
- Obtained access to high security job sites including but not limited to: Multiple data centers, Military bases, FBI Academy.
Survey Assistant/Rodman
FAM Construction, LLC
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Work as part of a survey crew to assist in determining elevations, layouts, and other measurements for construction on the expansion of I-66.
- Assist party chief in all aspects of field work including but not limited to: Operation of total station and data collector, maintaining a clean and organized vehicle and survey equipment.
- Perform surveys on bridge super-structures +100ft above active roadways.
- Certified to operate Genie aerial lift.
- Collect and store data points using total station, GPS, and level loops.
Survey Technician
DOMINION SURVEYORS, INC
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Proficiency with Leica, TopCon, and Carlson survey equipment.
- Boundary reconnaissance.
- Collaborate effectively with a team to ensure accuracy of job information.
- Property corner monumentation.
- Data collection.
- Create topographic maps utilizing latest field survey equipment.
- Construction stake out for new buildings/improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Fairfax, VA12.2012
Skills
- Topographic, Boundary, ALTA, Construction staking
- Proficiency with TopCon, Leica, Carlson, and Trimble equipment
- Vehicle maintenance
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Aerial Lift Operation
- Role adaptability
- Marketing
- Photography
- Data interpretation
- Crew leadership
- Appointment scheduling
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Updated company's data collecting standards of practice to my own more efficient procedure.
- Successfully operated a field crew with out an active party chief for a year.
- Completed multiple AutoCAD courses on LinkedIn Learning
- Obtained high security clearances for access to military and FBI bases
Certification
- OSHA 10 hour safety course
- Genie aerial lift operator certification
Timeline
Instrument Operator
CORE Consultants
10.2024 - Current
Survey Technician II
IMEG
11.2022 - 10.2024
Survey Assistant/Rodman
FAM Construction, LLC
05.2021 - 10.2022
Survey Technician
DOMINION SURVEYORS, INC
09.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Personal Information
Title: Instrument Operator
Location: Denver, CO
Phone Number: (571) 245-0973
Email: jalen.pettaway@gmail.com