Survey Instrument Operator
About The Position
Timmons Group is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join their Survey Group in Richmond, VA. The Instrument Operator will assist Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs in applying the principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering and land surveying. This role involves collecting data for various types of surveys, operating survey equipment, setting points for construction stakeout projects, performing daily maintenance on instruments, and assisting with the upkeep of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicles. Travel may be required. The ideal candidate will be a high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starter committed to the company's Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.
Requirements
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to read survey and engineering drawings
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and surveying activities
- Ability to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
- Have a current state driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle
Responsibilities
- Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys
- Operates robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys
- Sets points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.)
- Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
- Makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points
- Assists in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle
- Travel may be required at times
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
