Total Station Operator

Encore Electric Career Site • Fort Collins, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position uses the Trimble Total Station equipment to locate points on a job site that will be used to construct projects accurately. The role is part of the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) department and reports to the Director of Virtual Construction & Prefabrication. The compensation for this role ranges from $34.00 to $46.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Requires at least 3 years of electrical construction experience including reading and interpreting drawings.
• Requires a basic understanding of AutoCAD and computer skills
• Has valid Journeyman’s License.
• Knowledge of Robotic Total Station
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM as it relates to shooting points with the Total Station
• Knowledge of Electronic File management
• Knowledge of Constructability and the construction process
• Knowledge of Electrical construction
• Knowledge of Geometry
• Knowledge of Site safety rules
• Skill in acting as a self starter
• Skill in working with little supervision
• Skill in spatial orientation
• Skill in visualizing constructability
• Skill in scheduling and being on time
• Skill in customer management
• Skill in listening
• Skill in speaking intelligently
• Skill in estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
• Skill in adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
• Skill in managing processes
• Skill in managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
• Skill in using communication software
• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, management, and employees
• Skill in operating a computer
• Skill in operating Microsoft office products
• Skill in organizing work to accomplish tasks
• Skill in reading and writing
• Skill in prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
• Skill in identifying and managing risk
• Skill in problem solving/trouble shooting equipment
• Skill in tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
• Skill in reading and interpreting drawings
• Detail oriented
• Precision driven on point layout
• Ability to conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability
• Ability to think on your feet
• Ability to see things from multiple perspectives

Nice To Haves

• Input own point files together needed using CAD knowledge
• Maintain point files in an orderly manner on the computer system
• Using points generated from the CAD file, Total Station operator inputs that information into the handheld equipment and uses that to shoot the points in the field

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
• Earn and maintain customer’s trust
• Uphold the core values of the organization
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job
• Responsible for all Total Station tools and equipment
• Keeps up with changing technology
• Shoot points for new construction and remodel projects
• Schedule and manage time to properly support projects
• Serve jobsite Superintendent or Foreman as the customer
• Assist craftsmen on understanding of Total Station methods
• Report any discrepancies or inconsistencies back to CAD/BIM and the customer
• Other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• disability
• life insurance
• employee-matched 401(k)
• paid time off (PTO)
• employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice
• generous employee referral program
• access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University

What This Job Offers

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