Geomatics Equipment Operator

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin•Virginia Beach, VA

71d

About The Position

VHB's Virginia Beach office is seeking a Geomatics Equipment Operator to join our collabroative team in our Virginia Beach, VA, Cleveland Street office. This individual will provide support to the Geomatics team in the collection of field data and information related to the preparation of survey maps and CAD files. Check out VHB's Geomatics service page to learn more about this team and our capabilities!

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma, Associates degree preferred
0-1 years of land surveying experience
Must be detail oriented, willing to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements and willing to travel
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Ability to operate company vehicles, including large cargo vans.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Team-oriented with capability to work independently.
Ability to identify and seek needed information.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of towing a boat is a plus!

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs various routine surveying tasks, including but not limited to: (e.g., operation, transport and setup of Total Stations, data collectors, GPS, terrestrial scanners, single beam fathometers, multibeam hydrographic systems other surveying equipment). in connection with hydrographic, topographic, boundary, beach monitoring, construction layout, and crane rail surveys.
Assists the field crew in collecting hydrographic and topographic data.
Performs land surveying using conventional survey methods.
Performs construction stakeout of proposed improvements (e.g., installation of stakes using sledgehammers and hand tools).
Gain exposure to single beam and multibeam hydrographic survey technologies and HYPACK software.
Assist the crew in performing crane rail surveys.
Assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing.
Responsible for inspecting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and overall evaluation of electronic and mechanical instruments. Ensures that inspecting standards and guidelines are followed.
Maintains proper care of all equipment and vehicles.
Loads, unloads, and operates equipment. Navigates and traverses' off-site locations with various weather conditions and terrains to transport equipment.
Performs reconnaissance and recovery of boundary markers through use of hand tools and digging.
Performs manual labor using a variety of tools to prepare equipment for setup and usage (e.g., digs with shovel, cuts, and removes brush and undergrowth for line of sight).
Assists in field search of evidence of boundary and easement lines.
Assists in collecting supplemental survey data and structural elements.
Documents all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection.
Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies and procedures.