Total Station Operator

DEPARTMENT: VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (VDC)

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTION & PREFABRICATION

OVERVIEW:

This position uses the Trimble Total Station equipment to locate points on a job site that will be used to construct projects accurately.

Compensation for this role:  $34.00 to $46.00 per hour depending on experience. 

General Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

• Earn and maintain customer’s trust

• Uphold the core values of the organization

• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Total Station tools and equipment

• Keeps up with changing technology

• Shoot points for new construction and remodel projects

o CAD knowledge to input own point files together needed

o Maintain point files in an orderly manner on the computer system

o Using points generated from the CAD file, Total Station operator inputs that information into the handheld equipment and uses that to shoot the points in the field

• Schedule and manage time to properly support projects

• Serve jobsite Superintendent or Foreman as the customer

• Assist craftsmen on understanding of Total Station methods

• Report any discrepancies or inconsistencies back to CAD/BIM and the customer

Other duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Robotic Total Station

• CAD/BIM as it relates to shooting points with the Total Station

• Electronic File management

• Constructability and the construction process

• Electrical construction

• Geometry

• Site safety rules

Skill in:

• Acting as a self starter

• Working with little supervision

• Spatial orientation

• Visualizing constructability

• Scheduling and being on time

• Customer management

• Listening

• Speaking intelligently

• Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

• Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information

• Managing processes

• Managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels

• Using communication software

• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, management, and employees

• Operating a computer

• Operate Microsoft office products

• Organizing work to accomplish tasks

• Reading and writing

• Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs

• Identifying and managing risk

• Problem solving/trouble shooting equipment

• Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

• Reading and interpreting drawings

• Detail oriented

• Precision driven on point layout

Ability to:

• Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability

• Think on your feet

• See things from multiple perspectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:

• Driving

• Sitting

• Climbing

• Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs)

• Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs)

• Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)

• Carrying (up to 50lbs)

• Standing

• Stooping

• Vision acuity (near, far and without color deficiencies)

• Walking

• Kneeling

• Trimming (final installation of electrical devices)

• Pushing (up to 100lbs)

• Pulling (up to 100lbs)

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires at least 3 years of electrical construction experience including reading and interpreting drawings. Requires a basic understanding of AutoCAD and computer skills and has valid Journeyman’s License.

Benefits of this role:  

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

Applications will close for this position on:    September 1, 2026 or until role has been successfully filled.  

For questions regarding this role, please contact: recruiting@encoreelectric.com 

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com. 

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Salary : $34 - $46