Instrument Operator (Survey)

Ready to start a new chapter? EPS Group is hiring! We are looking for a dependable team player to join our Survey Department as an Instrument Operator.

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Reports To: Crew Chief

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Primary Areas of Focus

• Routine Survey Tasks
• Equipment Knowledge and Maintenance
• Data Collection and Organization
  
  

Core Responsibilities

• Gather, process, and verify field data.
• Assist Crew Chief with all field operations, survey computations, data accuracy, staking projects for construction, data processing, record maintenance, and organizing data files, field books, and equipment.
• Understand and follow safety procedures and practices and work safely to comply with all regulations. Wear appropriate clothing and adhere to site-specific PPE or OSHA requirements.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and charging batteries daily.
• Responsible for keeping the survey truck clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
• Use and care for hand tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Recognize and report problems to the Crew Chief.
• Understand and use survey equipment, standards, and terminology.
• Willing to be flexible with schedules, understanding that some days may require longer hours to complete a project, and some days will be shorter due to weather or workload.
• Understand and follow company practices and processes to perform tasks on time and within budget. Follow specific, outlined, and detailed directions. Work is closely managed and reviewed for accuracy and adequacy.
• Accountable for situational success and resolve readily identifiable problems with limited scope following standard practices, procedures, and processes.
• Responsibility to meet project task targets and for completing projects on time.
• Interact with team, clients, and vendors professionally, care for the EPS Group brand and culture.
• Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve a 92-97% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Refer to skill matrix for technical requirements for I-II-III positions.
• Ability to operate survey field equipment daily.
• Ability to perform physical labor (i.e., strenuous walking, lifting, and hauling equipment) daily. Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Requires a regular and normal range of hearing.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. when performing fieldwork.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching during office work and prolonged standing with a significant amount of time spent bending, squatting, and reaching when working in the field.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment when working in an office. However, when working in the field, noise levels vary from ambient outdoor levels to those requiring ear protection.
• Able to sit for an extended period while in transit to job sites.
• This position may require outdoor work, ranging from extreme heat to below freezing temperatures and the potential for uneven terrain.
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, and long-term disability insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Cell phone stipend, if applicable
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable
  
  

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.