Foundation Total Station Operator

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is currently looking for a Foundation Total Station Operator. The right candidate will operate a Total Station (TST) for the purposes of home construction, specifically for basements and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of field surveying work
• Working off of a foundation plan, use the TST to survey and layout basements and foundations, including footings, walls, etc.
• Establish and set points on construction stakeout projects, such as drop inlets, sewer lines, etc.
• Record measurements indicating the exact locations of horizontal and vertical control points
• Upload all TST data to and from computer
• Perform daily care, charging, and maintenance of the instrument
• Operate all equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime
• Coordinate with CAD operators and other subcontractors to resolve issues as needed
• Assist the foreman with other tasks as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training
• May require CDL in compliance within DOT guidelines
• Ability to understand and communicate in basic English
• Knowledge of the operation of Total Stations (TST) such as Leica or Trimble
• Past field survey experience and good spatial reasoning
• Knowledge of or experience in basement and foundation construction
• Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle, and a willingness to travel
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or survey background preferred
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits