Fencing Survey Instrumentman-Fortress(Alamogordo ,NM)

Fortress Fencing, LLC • Alamogordo, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cinterra is seeking a detail-oriented Survey Instrument Technician to support surveying projects by calibrating, maintaining, repairing, and operating survey instruments. The role supports field surveyors and data collection efforts while ensuring equipment meets safety and quality standards. The position requires at least one year of industrial construction experience with layout or survey responsibilities, developing knowledge of surveying and mathematics, and the ability to follow directions. Work is performed in a typical construction-site environment and may involve strenuous physical labor, long shifts, confined spaces, temperature extremes, inclement weather, noise, and hazardous equipment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in industrial construction with layout or survey responsibilities.
• Developing knowledge of layout and survey work, including mathematics and units of measurement for distance, and a general understanding of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Ability to verify mathematical calculations for gathering physical survey data, document technical design details, analyze physical, survey, or geographic data, survey land, determine operational criteria or specifications, calibrate technical equipment, and calculate geographic positions from survey data.
• Proven experience with survey instruments and equipment.
• Strong technical and mechanical skills related to calibration and maintenance.
• Knowledge of surveying principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and calibration procedures.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions, in very hot or cold temperatures and inclement weather, in bright or inadequate lighting, around distracting or uncomfortable noise, and around hazardous equipment.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer certification.
• NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and repair survey instruments, including total stations, GPS equipment, levels, and theodolites.
• Assist surveyors with setting up and operating survey instruments in the field.
• Ensure equipment functions correctly and complies with safety and quality standards.
• Record and document calibration and maintenance activities.
• Prepare and troubleshoot survey instruments to support data collection.
• Maintain the survey equipment inventory and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Use mathematical calculations and survey data to support layout and survey work.
• Travel to field sites as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed