Field Instrument Technician: Survey & Stakeout

Topographic, Inc.; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Inc. in Gillette, WY, is seeking an Instrument Technician to work primarily in the field with a small crew on control, topographic, boundary, and other surveys. You will read plans, perform calculations, locate monuments, and set grades as part of daily field activities.

Travel to worksites may be required. The role requires ensuring safe operation of tools and equipment and a solid understanding of measurement errors in a dynamic outdoor setting.

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 a pick, shovel, and other 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.
• Know, understand, and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.

Skills

Survey instrument control

Job description

Topographic, Inc. in Gillette, WY, is seeking an Instrument Technician to work primarily in the field with a small crew on control, topographic, boundary, and other surveys. You will read plans, perform calculations, locate monuments, and set grades as part of daily field activities.

Travel to worksites may be required. The role requires ensuring safe operation of tools and equipment and a solid understanding of measurement errors in a dynamic outdoor setting.