Survey Instrument Operator

Timmons Group • Newport News, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join its Survey Group in Newport News, Virginia. The role assists Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs with civil engineering and land surveying principles, methods, and techniques by collecting survey data, operating field instruments, setting construction stakeout points, and maintaining equipment. Travel may be required. The position involves year-round outdoor work in varied terrain and weather conditions, including seasonal heat and wind chill.

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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply professional knowledge to routine and non-routine tasks and surveying activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Current state driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment over varied terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather, including seasonal extreme heat and wind chill.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as hiking, climbing, and vegetation management involving chopping, cutting, hammering, and sawing.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for boundary, location, topographical, and design surveys.
• Operate robotic total stations, levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors during field surveys.
• Set points on construction stakeout projects, including curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and bridges.
• Perform daily maintenance and upkeep of instruments.
• Make sketches and record measurements to indicate the exact location of horizontal and vertical control points.
• Assist with maintaining survey equipment, supplies, and vehicles.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed