Land Surveying Instrument Man

Responsible for assisting with field surveying activities, including maintenance of survey equipment. Accountable for operating conventional surveying equipment and efficient and effective collection of survey data to be utilized in preparing plans and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives training and instruction on surveying from the party chief.
• Ensure that the truck has the necessary materials for each day’s week’s work tasks.
• Load and unload survey equipment to and from work vehicles.
• Set up backsights and foresights.
• Efficiently demonstrate set up, level, and operation of instruments.
• Use a machete as needed to cut lines.
• Drive rebar, stakes, and hubs into the ground using a hammer.
• Maintain and operate survey-grade instruments.
• Set up safety equipment and flag traffic when necessary.
• Accurately and efficiently clears lines, establishes points, tape, chain, and level for field survey projects as assigned by Crew Chief.
• Correctly make measurements of instrument heights.
• Assist in searching for property corners with little help from the party chief.
• Running data collector and correctly entering codes
• Set up data collector for the method of collection to be used daily.
• Assess and correct errors in collection data.
• Demonstrate the ability to care for instruments and ensure they are charged daily.
• Stepping in as temporary crew chief on typical tasks when crew chief is out.
• Obtain general knowledge of safety procedures.
• Obtain an advanced level of knowledge of safety procedures.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment Required: (i.e., Safety Boots).
• May assist on Utility projects as needed.
• May carry out other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-year land surveying or construction experience (Preferred not required.)

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work with others in a team setting.
• Ability to work out of town if the job requires it.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking long distances, standing for long periods, frequently lifting and moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and moving up to 100 pounds. Work may require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking on uneven ground, squatting, crawling, and grasping.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Venice, FL 34285 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Venice, FL 34285: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20