Instrument Operator - Survey

DCCM INFRASTRUCTURE INC•Houston, TX

About The Position

DCCM is hiring an Instrument Operator to assist the Survey Party Chief with field work for different types of surveys. The role uses appropriate surveying procedures, equipment, and technology to determine the locations of natural features and man-made structures on land surfaces. The operator provides support to the Party Chief and other field personnel while following safety protocols and maintaining surveying equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Three years of previous experience in a similar land surveying role.
Understanding of traversing, traverse closures, level runs, and GPS data.
Knowledge of basic sources of measurement errors, identifying errors in data collection, and correcting errors in the field.
Must be able and willing to travel.
Experience controlling the functions of surveying instruments and calculators.
Valid driver's license.
Strong organizational skills and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to safely and effectively operate data collectors, robotic Total Stations, and GPS receivers.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to accurately read various measuring devices.
Ability to use a ferrous metal detector.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in difficult and stressful situations.
Ability to accept personal responsibility for actions and errors.
Ability to multitask in fast-paced situations while paying attention to detail.
Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

Operate surveying instruments, including data collectors, robotic Total Stations, and GPS receivers.
Maintain equipment and ensure necessary supplies are in the vehicle for each day's tasks.
Load and unload surveying equipment in Survey vehicles daily.
Under the Party Chief's supervision, conduct field work to locate natural features and man-made structures using surveying equipment and instruments.
Under the Party Chief's supervision, cut and remove brush and undergrowth with a machete to establish line of sight.
Under the Party Chief's supervision, dig with a pick, shovel, or other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
Under the Party Chief's supervision, drive iron rods, hubs, and lathes for survey monuments or construction staking.
Perform work in a manner that ensures the safety of crew members, clients, and the public.
Provide support to the Party Chief and other field personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Three medical plan options (two PPOs and a HDHP).
Dental and vision plans.
Company-paid group life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Flexible and dependent care spending accounts.
Supplemental plans, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO), accruing upon hire.
10 paid holidays.
Alternative work schedules.