Instrument Person - Survey

LJA • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

As an Instrument Person at LJA Engineering, you will transport and set up instruments and equipment used for land surveying and prepare job sites for surveys. The Party Chief provides direction for this position. Work takes place at project sites and includes outdoor activities in variable weather conditions.

LJA describes itself as a 100% employee-owned organization with nearly 100 locations and more than 3,000 employee-owners. The company emphasizes employee ownership, client focus, collaboration, flexibility, continuous learning, personal growth, and career development.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and work outdoors under variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Transport and set up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and prepare the job site for a survey.
• Clear brush or trees away from survey lines.
• Lay out stakes to prepare for elevation measurements.
• Hold a prism pole steady to help the surveyor determine elevations at different points.
• Measure horizontal distances between points.
• Assist with various pieces of survey equipment.
• Drive to and from various project sites.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Multiple health plan options
• Dental plan options
• Pet plan options
• Mental health support
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• In-house courses through the Learning and Development team
• Referral bonuses
• Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Memberships to industry organizations
• Internal mobility opportunities
• LJA social events and employee sports teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED