Survey Instrument Operator
On-site · Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Survey Instrument Operator assists Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs in applying principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering and land surveying by performing the following duties. Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys; operates robotic total station, level, GPS receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys; sets points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.); conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments; makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points; assists in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle; travel may be required. This role requires strong reading comprehension of safety rules and manuals, ability to read survey drawings, mathematical proficiency in trigonometry and geometry, independent work capability as well as teamwork, and possession of a valid state driver’s license.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and surveying activities
- Ability to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
- Have a current state driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle
- Physical ability to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain
- All-weather year-round outdoor work environment
- Travel may be required at times
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