Survey Instrument Operator

The SURVEY INSTRUMENT OPERATOR is a position to assist in surveying land by performing tasks as directed by Survey Party Chief or other senior survey staff.

• Holds level or stadia rod at designated points to assist in determining elevations and position of stakes for mapmaking, construction, land, and other surveys.
• Calls out readings or records readings, as directed.
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or identifying mark.
• Measures distance between survey points with steel or cloth tape or surveyor’s chain.
• Marks measuring points with keel, paint sticks, scratches, tacks, or stakes.
• Places stakes at designated points and drives them into ground at specified elevation.
• Cuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey.
• Sets up equipment in a timely manner.
• Accurately operates various types of field survey equipment including transit, total station, data collectors, automatic levels.
• Maintains survey equipment by keeping it clean and in a stable environment.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate survey-related supplies in vehicle including wood, paint, tacks, flags, and drinking water.
• Assists in training entry-level staff.
• May, from time to time, act as a Party Chief.
• Must be able to read technical manuals and instructions related to job duties.
• Ability to locate and recognize pertinent information contained on maps, plans, aerial photography and deeds.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and relevant experience preferred.
• GPS and robotic experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Valid driver’s license required; must have satisfactory driving record in accordance with EMC fleet insurance requirements.
• Must be able to pass a background check as required by military, industrial, port, and other client sites.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
   

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with OSHA guidelines and directives, in conjunction with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Regularly work on repetitive tasks.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects.
• Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Regularly understand the speech of another person.
• Ability to work in an environment that may contain venomous snakes and insects such as ticks, red bugs, wasps, bees, hornets, yellow jackets, etc.
• Must be able to withstand regular exposure to outdoor worksite weather conditions that may be wet and/or humid environments, with extreme cold and/or heat; sites may be moderate to moderately loud
• Must be able to perform tasks that require long-term standing and/or repetitive motions
• May be required to drive long distances daily
• May be required to travel overnight