Field Survey Instrument Operator — Data & Field Lead

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our field team. You will collect data using company standards, assist the Party Chief, and operate surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles, and distances in various environments.

The role requires the ability to travel, interpret maps and blueprints, and maintain equipment for accuracy. A high school diploma and experience with GPS/total stations are preferred; GDOT familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years' experience with data collectors and surveying instruments.
• Experience in land surveying preferred.
• GDOT experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Willing to train candidates without noted experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in field operations.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles, and distances.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients as required.
• Adhere to survey regulations and Accura procedures.
• Ensure daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections are completed.
• Perform calculations to locate reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Maintain instrument accuracy.
• Oversee surveying in the absence of Party Chief.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data collection

Field operations support

Instrument maintenance

Maps/blueprints interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Transits

Level

Theodolite

EDM

GPS equipment

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our field team. You will collect data using company standards, assist the Party Chief, and operate surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles, and distances in various environments.

The role requires the ability to travel, interpret maps and blueprints, and maintain equipment for accuracy. A high school diploma and experience with GPS/total stations are preferred; GDOT familiarity is a plus.