INSTRUMENT OPERATOR - SURVEY

Responsibilities

• Site construction staking or capturing survey coordinates and elevations.
• Performs upkeep of certain equipment and maintains supplies for the survey crew.
• Will be given direction and will assist with other various field duties in the process of data collection.
• Manages equipment and supplies to and from the work vehicles such as stakes, pins, paint, poles, etc.
• Carry and deliver supplies to the site.
• Assist in running level rod or prism pole for the purpose of obtaining elevations and survey observations.
• May be asked to assist with other physical efforts required to complete a land survey at the development site, such as clearing lines of sight or measuring underground structures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2-3 years of land surveying including the use of data collection, robotic total stations and GPS, preferred.
• Possible overtime and occasional work out of town and/or overnight.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to work outdoors all year in all types of weather conditions.
• The ability to walk and stand for most of the workday.
• The ability to maneuver over rough, uneven terrain, ditches, roadsides, etc., while carrying 40-50 lbs. of supplies or survey equipment.
• The stamina to work up to 8-10 hours per day for the entirety of the work year.
• The ability to use a 4-lb. up to a 12-lb. sledgehammer to pound wooden stakes or metal pins into the ground.
• Intermittent bending and squatting is required while hammering stakes, setting up equipment and/or clearing vegetation.
• The ability to lift and set aside 60-100-lb. manholes using manhole hooks.
• The ability to use a machete, brush hook, or other tool to cut light brush.
• The ability to properly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a hard hat if required, gloves, boots, safety vests, and high visibility clothing appropriate for the weather. Shorts are not allowed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
• Medical and dependent care FSAs.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for community service.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• A wellness reimbursement.
• An employee recognition program.
• An employee assistance program offering legal and identity theft services.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.