Operator (Traveling) (Starkville, MS)

Kelso IndustriesRidgeland, MS
Onsite

About The Position

Kelso Industries, through its company Mullins Mechanical, is seeking a Trimble Operator with plumbing and pipe experience to join their team on-site in Ridgeland, MS. The role involves operating and calibrating total station instruments for various construction layout tasks. Kelso Industries is a large organization with over 4,000 employees across 40+ companies, providing HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Mullins Mechanical is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America, specializing in design-build applications and various mechanical systems for industrial and manufacturing environments.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience as a Trimble / Total Station Operator
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and other project documentation
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Must have valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various project sites
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

  • Plumbing and pipe experience

Responsibilities

  • Accurately coordinating layout, physical coordination, building corners and setbacks of plumbing and HVAC points, equipment points, sleeves, inserts, and 3D scanning projects as needed to maintain progress and/or productivity on job sites.
  • Assemble and set up the total station instrument, ensuring proper calibration and alignment for accurate measurements.
  • Operate the total station instrument to measure distances, angles, and elevations on construction sites according to project requirements and specification.
  • Collect survey data, including horizontal and vertical measurements, points, and coordinates displaying high productivity and safety in different working conditions.
  • Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of the total station instrument to ensure proper functionality, accuracy, and reliability.
  • Conduct checks and verifications of collected survey data to identify any errors or inconsistencies during the construction phase of a project.
  • Transfer and process survey data into relevant software applications or databases for further analysis and reporting.
  • Prepare accurate and detailed reports, including measurement logs, survey notes, and equipment maintenance records.
  • Work closely with other team members, including engineers, and project managers, to achieve project objectives and to ensure seamless coordination of all construction activities.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • paid holidays
  • paid vacation
  • 401K
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