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.
• Absorb and pass along survey instrument operating knowledge to survey aides.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients in the field.
• Assist in scheduling routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Stand frequently
• Walk long distances while carrying equipment
• Balance, stoop, kneel, sit
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use manual dexterity to operate equipment
• Use close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision
• Adjust focus
• Outdoor work
• Exposure to the weather
• Ride in a boat
• Exposure to noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors
• Nights away from home may be required