Survey Instrument Operator

ESP Associates•Hendersonville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ESP Associates is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join its team in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The position operates conventional, robotic, and GPS survey equipment in the field, collects survey data, and completes daily field documentation. It supports route surveying, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and utility mapping projects as needed. Some out-of-town travel is included; meal per diem and lodging are provided. The role is subject to outdoor environmental conditions. Candidates must be able to travel as needed and pass a drug screen and background check, and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s driving policy.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying functions, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
Experience with Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
Must be able to travel as needed.
Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

Land surveying experience preferred.
Route surveying, SUE, and utility mapping experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigation programs, and Trimble Data Transfer.

Responsibilities

Operate conventional, robotic, and GPS survey equipment, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS functions.
Collect field data using Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
Support route surveying, SUE, and utility mapping projects as needed.
Download and submit daily field data files.
Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs.
Complete daily checklists, timesheets, and vehicle navigation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans, with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
Four hours of volunteer time off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.
Meal per diem and lodging for out-of-town travel.