Rodman/Instrument Operator

Atlas • Atlanta, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company. We are seeking a Survey/Instrument Operator to join our Atlanta, GA team! Come join us! Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Hold prism pole, GNSS rover pole or level rod at designated points to assist in determining positions, elevations, and laying out stakes for map making, construction, land, and other surveys. Keep truck stocked with supplies and maintain condition of all survey equipment. Perform field work and related manual labor in support of land surveying operations. Moving a range pole or level rod over all types of terrain to obtain elevations, contours, location, elevation and dimension of land features. Moving prism pole into proper horizontal and vertical positions for accurate data collection. Data Collector operation Assists survey crew in setting up equipment and preparing job site for survey. Prepares truck daily with necessary equipment to perform survey work. Removing obstacles / clearing brush and trees away from survey line. Work as part of a crew under the direction of a crew chief. Reports for work at Battery Atlanta office each workday. Performs rod technician position duties and trains new rod technicians once proficient. Learns how to use field instruments and maintains instruments in good working order. Operates all field instruments including levels, total stations, GPS units, and data collectors Perform basic calibrations to all field equipment. Operates a data collector for various survey applications. Performs Basic First Aid if required. Able to learn and comprehend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Survey manual. Inscribes basic field notes including level notes. Monitors project-related, on-site issues and provides input for production improvement. Participates in continuing education classes identified as important to improve skills. Supervises field crew on an as-needed basis during absence of Field Supervisor or Party Chief. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED -- some college preferred
• Candidate must have a clean driving record.
• Strong in basic arithmetic and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for long distances daily if required.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD experience a plus
• Familiar with working outside in all seasons.
• Previous land survey experience preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Hold prism pole, GNSS rover pole or level rod at designated points to assist in determining positions, elevations, and laying out stakes for map making, construction, land, and other surveys.
• Keep truck stocked with supplies and maintain condition of all survey equipment.
• Perform field work and related manual labor in support of land surveying operations.
• Moving a range pole or level rod over all types of terrain to obtain elevations, contours, location, elevation and dimension of land features.
• Moving prism pole into proper horizontal and vertical positions for accurate data collection.
• Data Collector operation
• Assists survey crew in setting up equipment and preparing job site for survey.
• Prepares truck daily with necessary equipment to perform survey work.
• Removing obstacles / clearing brush and trees away from survey line.
• Work as part of a crew under the direction of a crew chief.
• Reports for work at Battery Atlanta office each workday.
• Performs rod technician position duties and trains new rod technicians once proficient.
• Learns how to use field instruments and maintains instruments in good working order.
• Operates all field instruments including levels, total stations, GPS units, and data collectors
• Perform basic calibrations to all field equipment.
• Operates a data collector for various survey applications.
• Performs Basic First Aid if required.
• Able to learn and comprehend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Survey manual.
• Inscribes basic field notes including level notes.
• Monitors project-related, on-site issues and provides input for production improvement.
• Participates in continuing education classes identified as important to improve skills.
• Supervises field crew on an as-needed basis during absence of Field Supervisor or Party Chief.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
• Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees