Survey Instrument Operator
Primary Function
The Survey Instrument Operator I will be trained to operate various types of Survey equipment, including electronic total stations, GPS base stations and receivers, data collectors (survey controllers), digital levels, and automatic levels. Instrument Operators are responsible for keeping the survey truck and equipment clean, organized, and batteries charged and ready for each daily work assignment. As part of the field survey crew/team, Instrument Operators work under supervision to assist the Survey Crew Chief on a day-to-day basis to do Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Construction Layout, Utility Surveys, and other types of surveying as assigned.
Primary Duties
- Arrive at work at assigned time, properly dressed, and prepared to work
- Absorb Party Chief in researching and gathering of information
- Clear brush and trees using a machete and brush axe
- Absorb in setting up appropriate safety signs and cones as directed
- Properly wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
- Absorb with location of boundary markers using magnetic location equipment
- As directed, upload point files and hand-enter coordinates in the data collector
- Learn to set up electronic equipment and use data collector for the location of objects and lines
- Learn to use prescribed point and line coding and correctly save collected points
- Learn to export files from data collector for download into project files at the office
- Ensure the truck is fully equipped, organized and batteries charged daily
- Represent the company in a professional, polite, and respectful manner
- Learn proper field procedures for conducting various types of surveys
- Learn to identify toxic plants, dangerous animals, and insects
- Learn basic first aid
- Obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification course (company provided)
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of basic math (addition/subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- General understanding of basic field crew operations
- Ability to work and carry heavy objects in extreme weather conditions and harsh terrain
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be team-oriented and self-motivated
- Capable of working with others and following instructions completely and accurately
Problem Solving & Innovation
- Results Oriented
- Functional use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
We are not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates. If you have a candidate that you believe would be a good fit for our company, please submit their resume directly to us. We will only consider candidates referred directly to us.