Construction Layout in Texas
Hey everyone, first time post for me!
I have a question regarding layout and not being a licensed surveyor. I currently work for a dirt contractor as a GPS Tech here in Texas. I handle all of our machine control systems as well as site calibration and a few other simple task. Recently they have had me doing stake out and layout of our projects, nothing to crazy just mainly a point of reference for our operators. I can stake out a line on the data collector that’s no problem but now they have “sold my services” to a concrete contractor on one of our projects to be a surveyor and layout out everything they need to pour curb and driveways. I know how to read plans and have been a supervisor for many dirt contractors but I have no experience doing concrete or layout that has to be that exact, again I can stake out a line from the model but we are only using a GNSS rover and data collector running off a base station, no robotics. My question is, should they be charging a contractor for survey services when we aren’t a survey company? Should I tell them I am not okay with being held responsible for the possible error of the layouts being that my only tools are Trimble rover set up (that is 6 years old and not up to date), some stakes and a hammer? Any input is appreciated!
Thanks,
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