Field Instrument Technician - Survey & Measurements

Topographic, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Instrument Technician to work in a two- or three-person field crew handling control, topographic, and boundary surveys.

You will perform essential duties in the field, read plans, perform calculations, set monuments, and ensure safety and quality in customer service. Travel to worksites may be required; hours are Mon-Sat 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line-of-sight.
• Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Know basic sources of measurement errors.
• Dig ground using hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
• Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.
• Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Know, understand, and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.

Skills

Instrument control

Job description

Topographic, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Instrument Technician to work in a two- or three-person field crew handling control, topographic, and boundary surveys.

You will perform essential duties in the field, read plans, perform calculations, set monuments, and ensure safety and quality in customer service. Travel to worksites may be required; hours are Mon-Sat 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with additional hours as needed.