Instrument Technician

Topographic, Co.•Santa Fe, NM

17h

About The Position

The Instrument Technician works primarily in the field on control, topographic, boundary, and other surveys as a member of a two- or three-person field crew at an assigned worksite. The technician must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and demonstrate safe working and operating methods when using assigned tools and equipment. Travel to worksites may be required. The role is subject to initial and random drug and alcohol programs as directed by company policy. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Experience controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and performing the listed physical activities.
The role requires concentration, teamwork, attention to detail, adapting to frequent task changes and interruptions, learning new tasks, multitasking, reasoning, problem solving, and working under time pressures.
Must be able to work an irregular schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

Cut and remove brush and undergrowth to provide line of sight.
Perform mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
Read and understand plans and specifications.
Recognize basic sources of measurement errors.
Use a pick, shovel, and other hand tools to dig for and locate survey monuments.
Hold and plumb a rod when obtaining elevations and distances.
Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.
Provide quality customer service.
Use assigned tools and equipment safely.
Work as the Instrument Technician on a two- or three-person field crew conducting surveys.