Field Survey Instrument Operator – Growth & Travel

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to collect data, assist the Party Chief in field operations, and operate surveying instruments to verify measurements.

The role requires coordination with office staff and clients, adherence to regulations, and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of GDOT regulations, 1+ years in land surveying, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires data collection using company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Experience in land surveying and using surveying instruments.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in running 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.
• Monitor daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform calculations to establish reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Clean and calibrate instruments.
• Oversee field activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data collection with survey equipment

Instrument maintenance

Field operations support

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1+ years of land surveying experience

Tools

Total stations (robotic & non-robotic)

GPS equipment

Data collectors

GDOT regulations

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to collect data, assist the Party Chief in field operations, and operate surveying instruments to verify measurements.

The role requires coordination with office staff and clients, adherence to regulations, and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of GDOT regulations, 1+ years in land surveying, and the ability to travel as needed.