Survey Instrument Operator II
About The Position
Ardurra is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator II to join our team in Dallas, TX. Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients. We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects. These are projects that can positively impact people’s lives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- > 6 months of experience, candidate must have a functional understanding of basic field crew operations
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Ability to work and carry heavy objects in extreme weather conditions and harsh terrain
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem Solving & Innovation
- Results Oriented
- Functional with Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Must be team-oriented and self-motivated
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Operates various types of Survey equipment, including electronic total stations, GPS base stations, and receivers, data collectors (survey controllers), digital levels, and automatic levels.
- Keeps the survey truck and equipment clean, organized, and batteries charged and ready for each daily work assignment.
- Works under supervision to assist the Survey Crew Chief on a day-to-day basis to do Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Construction Layout, Utility Surveys, and other types of surveying as assigned.
- Arrives at work on time, properly dressed, and prepared to go to work.
- Assists Survey Crew Chief in researching and gathering of information.
- Clears brush and trees on lines using a machete and brush axe.
- Properly sets up appropriate safety signs and cones.
- Properly wears appropriate safety equipment and clothing.
- Assists in location of metallic markers using magnetic location equipment.
- Capable of properly setting up tripods with optical and/or laser plummet over specified points on even and uneven terrain.
- Keeps work truck well organized, clean, and stocked with day-to-day supplies.
- Manages batteries well by keeping them charged and clean.
- Capable of setting up new projects in data collector.
- Capable of uploading and downloading files to and from data collector.
- Uses prescribed point and line coding, and correctly saves collected points.
- Represents the company in a respectful, polite, and professional manner.
- Understands proper field procedures for conducting various types of surveys.
- Identifies toxic plants, dangerous animals, and insects.
- Capable of performing basic first aid.
- Obtains OSHA 10-hour safety certification course (company provided).
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- rich benefits programs
- family-like culture
- work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun
- internal Ardurra Academy
- industry-leading Leadership program
- people-centric culture
- valued as individuals
- supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths
- provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work
- positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
