TRYSTEN C. AVIS
Johnstown
Summary
I am a dependable and dedicated professional with a diverse skill set gained from experiences in both the construction and fishing industries. My track record demonstrates a consistent ability to deliver projects on time and uphold safety standards. I have a deep passion for continuous learning, constantly expanding my skill set. Throughout my career, I have maintained an unwavering commitment to lifelong safety practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand
“The Easton” Capt. Wade Wilson
Homer & Bristol Bay, Alaska
- Current
- Conducted universal tasks in Drift Gillnet fishing operations, which included living aboard a 13’ x 32’ boat with three other crew members for extended periods of 5 to 8 weeks.
- Monitored catch rates and volumes, and ensured equipment efficiency.
- Worked long hours, picking up substantial fish catches daily while maintaining safety standards during seasonal work in June and July.
Surveyor
Kiewit / Barnard Joint Venture- Gross Reservoir
Golden, CO
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated Trimble TSC7 data collectors and SPS930 total stations for heavy civil construction surveying.
- Utilized Trimble SiteWorks for layout, staking, and verification tasks.
- Set points for downstream panel installation and performed horizontal alignment of panels.
- Established and maintained control networks for multiple work areas.
- Performed point staking for gallery form construction.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety standards
Survey Technician
Alaska Frontier Constructors
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Operated Carlson 2 data collectors and Leica TS03 total station.
- Ran level loops to establish and verify vertical control.
- Set piling using grade and horizontal control.
- Grade checked and slope staked gravel roads to project specifications.
- Ensured construction accuracy and compliance with plans and tolerances.
Survey Technician
South Fort Collins Sanitation District
Fort Collins, CO
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Utilized GPS equipment to locate and verify manhole rim elevations.
- Collected and mapped data using GIS applications for infrastructure records.
- Checked and verified pipe inverts inside manholes to ensure system accuracy.
- Supported sanitary sewer asset management and documentation.
Survey Crew Chief
Ayres Associates
Loveland, Colorado
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Led one-person crew in construction projects, often in remote and challenging environments.
- Expertise in Alta surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and pipeline work.
- Specialized in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) for conflict identification and mitigation.
Instrument Operator
Majestic Surveying
Windsor, Colorado
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed and maintained survey equipment for construction and surveying tasks.
- Proficiently set up GPS and Total Stations, recorded field data, and calculated grades for precise survey work.
Instrument Man | Jr. Party Chief
King Surveyors
Windsor, Colorado
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for logistics, ensuring survey equipment readiness.
- Expertly operated GPS and Total Stations, proficient in Trimble Business Center.
- Skilled in staking, coding, and topographic survey techniques for project success.
Field Worker
Pinnacle Mountain Homes
Frisco, Colorado
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported various trades in custom home construction.
- Responsible for material collection, tool management, and receiving shipments.
- Ensured safe and organized work areas in the construction of high-value custom homes.
Survey Technician
Lounsbury & Associates
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Performed Survey Technician II duties, including equipment setup and coordinate establishment.
- Conducted road and location staking, subsidence surveys using GPS equipment, and pipeline inspections.
- Operated various transportation means, such as Tucker track vehicles, trucks, and snow machines.
Land Surveyor Assistant
Holt Land Surveying
Anchorage, Alaska
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Coordinated and oversaw field survey operations.
- Measured and marked property points and key features.
- Assisted in project planning, equipment setup, and data recording for accurate assessments and document production.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
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Skills
- Survey data collection
- Trimble SiteWorks
- GPS technology
- Boundary surveying
- Topographic surveys
- Equipment maintenance
- Field documentation
- Total station operation
- Construction staking
- As-built surveys
Certification
- Kuparuk Safety Certification
- Bear Safety Training
- Basic 1st Aid
- Bear Guard Certification
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Fitness, Camping, Fishing, Gaming, Snowboarding, Snowmachining
Timeline
Surveyor
Kiewit / Barnard Joint Venture- Gross Reservoir
05.2025 - 12.2025
Survey Technician
Alaska Frontier Constructors
01.2025 - 04.2025
Survey Technician
South Fort Collins Sanitation District
10.2024 - 01.2025
Survey Crew Chief
Ayres Associates
12.2022 - 08.2024
Instrument Operator
Majestic Surveying
03.2022 - 11.2022
Instrument Man | Jr. Party Chief
King Surveyors
10.2021 - 03.2022
Field Worker
Pinnacle Mountain Homes
10.2020 - 02.2021
Survey Technician
Lounsbury & Associates
01.2020 - 09.2020
Land Surveyor Assistant
Holt Land Surveying
08.2015 - 08.2018
Deckhand
“The Easton” Capt. Wade Wilson
- Current
High School Diploma - undefined
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