Survey Instrument Operator

T. Baker Smith • Baton Rouge, LA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Instrument Operator T. Baker Smith, LLC is seeking a Land Survey Instrument Operator to who specialize in field operations. This position will be primarily responsible for assisting the party chief in operation of field survey personnel and obtaining field survey data. Your Opportunity: Work with experience Party Chiefs to review project requirements. Advancement and training opportunities available. Operate necessary survey instruments to fulfill project requirements. Participate in daily job safety analysis and tailgate meetings. Gather necessary equipment and supplies to fulfill project requirements. Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained. Opportunity to train survey aides to operate survey instruments. Complete safety observation, incident reports as required. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients in the field. Assist in scheduling routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma OR its equivalent
• Minimum of one-year related work experience.
• Ability to operate electronic distance measuring equipment and other land surveying instruments, boats, airboats, GPS, all-terrain vehicles, and other equipment necessary to obtain survey data.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with experience Party Chiefs to review project requirements.
• Operate necessary survey instruments to fulfill project requirements.
• Participate in daily job safety analysis and tailgate meetings.
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies to fulfill project requirements.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained.
• Opportunity to train survey aides to operate survey instruments.
• Complete safety observation, incident reports as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients in the field.
• Assist in scheduling routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees