Survey Instrument Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design • Brentwood, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Instrument Person to join its Survey/Geospatial team in Nashville, Tennessee. The role supports field surveys and uses surveying, mapping, and geospatial technologies to collect information from the built environment. The Instrument Person works with the Crew Chief and team members, operates and maintains survey equipment, and helps prepare and stock the survey vehicle and job site. Occasional travel is required, including the possibility of driving for long periods. The position requires a pre-employment drug screen and ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Basic organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Ability to effectively operate and handle surveying equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate, contribute, and respect others.
• Basic knowledge of math, geometry, and trigonometry for performing calculations.
• Ability to travel occasionally and drive for long periods.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen and participate in the employer’s ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Chief in performing field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard equipment and established work and safety methods.
• Use total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other equipment to collect data.
• Upload and download field data collections.
• Drive the survey vehicle when required.
• Transport and set up surveying instruments and equipment and prepare the job site for a survey.
• Use appropriate safety equipment and follow established work safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to the Health and Safety program and applicable standard operating procedures.
• Care for and maintain survey instruments and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.
• Maintain, load, and stock supplies in the truck.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Career advancement and personal and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED