Survey Field Technician (Instrument Operator)

Responsibilities

• Operate the survey total station and level instruments
• Record survey data in field books
• Maintain all survey equipment
• Assist party chief with survey files and field calculations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-2 years of land surveying experience
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to employment—preferred
• Ability to travel

Skills and Traits

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Quality oriented
• Patient
• Team oriented
• Responds well to constructive criticism
• Service oriented demeanor
• Mathematical competence for construction and survey computations

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position will be subject to outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Work will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.

• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Professional development and advancement opportunities