Survey Instrument Operator

About This Role

Assist Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs in civil engineering and land surveying by operating survey instruments and collecting data for various surveys. This role involves outdoor work and maintaining survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys
• Operate robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys
• Set points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.)
• Conduct daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
• Make sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points
• Assist in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read survey and engineering drawings
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills
• Current state driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle
• Ability to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain
• Comfortable with all-weather year-round outdoor work environment

Skills

* Required skills