Survey Instrument Operator

Job Details

About the role

T. Baker Smith, LLC is seeking a Land Survey Instrument Operator to assist the party chief in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced Party Chiefs to review project requirements.
• Operate necessary survey instruments to fulfill project requirements.
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies to fulfill project requirements.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained.
• Complete safety observation, incident reports as required.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients in the field.
• Aid in scheduling routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma OR its equivalent
• Minimum of one-year related work experience
• Ability to operate electronic distance measuring equipment and other land surveying instruments, boats, airboats, GPS, all-terrain vehicles, and other equipment necessary to obtain survey data
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills

Physical/Environment Requirements

• Stand, walk long distances while carrying equipment, sometimes through rugged terrain, mud, or swamp
• Drive and/or ride in a boat
• Sit
• Balance, stoop, kneel, sit
• Balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Use hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use manual dexterity to operate equipment
• Talk and hear
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Outdoor work, exposure to the weather, noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations
• Nights away from home are required

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma OR its equivalent
• One year of related work experience
• Ability to operate survey instruments
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and interpersonal communication skills