Survey Instrument Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design • College Station, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our Survey team in College Station, TX. Join a collaborative team of professionals using advanced surveying and geospatial technology to support a variety of exciting projects. From collecting data in the field to contributing to critical infrastructure and development projects, you'll gain hands-on experience, work with cutting-edge equipment, and build a rewarding career in the surveying industry.

Requirements

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s license may be required.
• Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizing skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment.
• Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others.
• Basic knowledge of math, geometry and trigonometry for the purpose of performing calculations.
• Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods.
• Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data.
• Upload and download all field data collections.
• May be required to drive the Survey vehicle.
• Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.
• Maintain, load and stock all 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 that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• reimbursement for education
• free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

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