Instrument Person (Land Surveying) - UNION ROLE

Tectonic•Astoria, NY

About The Position

Tectonic is seeking an experienced, full-time Instrument Person to join its Land Surveying team and support projects throughout the New York City Metropolitan area. The role offers an opportunity to develop field skills and advance in the surveying industry. Tectonic provides sponsorship for qualified candidates to gain entry into the applicable union. The Instrument Person sets up, operates, cares for, and maintains field survey equipment; assists in collecting and documenting accurate field data; keeps organized field records and survey notes; and supports the Crew Chief with daily field operations. The role also involves preparing sites for field work, uploading and downloading data and photographs, and maintaining field equipment, vehicles, and supplies. Work is regularly outdoors at active project sites, and overtime may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

At least 2 years of land surveying field experience with demonstrated working knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment.
Experience operating total stations, levels, data collectors, and GPS equipment.
Ability to accurately collect and maintain field data, survey notes, and related project information.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to perform basic mathematical and field calculations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a survey crew and follow direction from the Crew Chief.
Availability to work overtime as project needs require.
High school diploma or equivalent.
40 Hour SST card and applicable scaffolding training certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
Valid, acceptable driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

AAS in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, care for, and maintain total stations, levels, data collectors, GPS, and other standard surveying instruments.
Assist with collecting and documenting accurate field survey data.
Maintain complete and organized field records and survey notes.
Assist the Crew Chief with day-to-day field operations.
Prepare survey sites for field work, including removing brush, debris, tree limbs, and other obstacles as necessary.
Upload and download data collection information and photographs.
Maintain field equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
Work outdoors at active project sites throughout the New York City Metropolitan area.
Work overtime as required by project needs.