Survey Instrument Operator

Job Description

Salary: $15-$18

The qualified candidate shall be available full-time with specific skill sets related to survey data collection. Possessing a functional knowledge of all survey equipment including setup, acquisition styles, and equipment limitations with respect to project tolerances and expectations. We require the employee to be reliable, detail-oriented, possess good work ethics, and maintain a positive attitude with excellent communication skills. The employee must be able to work independently and will be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and ensuring the integrity of all aspects of the survey, including routine maintenance of all survey equipment. The qualified candidate must stay acquainted with the latest surveying methods and be open to adapting to new equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities:

Work to assist and support the crew chief while performing pre-lim and boundary surveys for public and private clients

Setup, operate and routinely validate accuracies of survey equipment including data-collector, digital level, and GPS system

Perform and verify survey related mathematical calculations

Prepare and maintain legible field notes and sketches for all work performed

Perform all aspects of stakeout and location surveys using applicable survey equipment

Maintain all survey equipment and keep survey truck stocked with necessary supplies and tools

Coordinate work of assigned subordinate personnel

Assist and train personnel in lower-level positions

Make accuracy and calibration checks and adjustments on equipment used

Required Skills and Experience:

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of (5) years of experience working as a survey party chief

Knowledgeable with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble robotic total stations, Trimble GPS and data upload/ download routines

Knowledgeable with Trimble survey styles, site calibration routines and methodology

Knowledgeable with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys

Ability to perform all aspects of data collection in reference to boundary surveys, topographic surveys, roadway corridor surveys, control surveys and as-built surveys

Ability to work outside in all seasons/ Comfortable working along roadway or near congested traffic

Must be willing to travel

Encompass Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This position requires that you are eligible to work in the United States. Encompass Services, LLC will not sponsor visa applications for this position.

Full-time