Field Survey Instrument Operator: Hands-on Fieldwork & Tech

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Norwell, MA; Boston, MA; or Hartford, CT. You will collect field data for transportation, infrastructure, and construction projects, gaining hands-on experience with GPS, total stations, and data collectors.

Entry-level position with no prior experience required; a high school diploma is required and higher degrees are preferred. Travel, teamwork, strong math, and a professional demeanor are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong math skills, incl. trigonometry and geometry.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
• NSPS-CST Level I certification preferred.
• Drone piloting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various project sites to support field data collection effort, learning and applying various survey methods, field procedures, documentation standards, and equipment operations
• Prepare, organize, and maintain field equipment—including GPS receivers, total stations, and electronic data collectors
• Support the Crew Chief in field calculations and sketches, preparation of field survey assignment data, as well as design and record plan content
• Aid in record research and boundary, topographic, and construction surveys as part of a collaborative field team

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Drone experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor degree

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Norwell, MA; Boston, MA; or Hartford, CT. You will collect field data for transportation, infrastructure, and construction projects, gaining hands-on experience with GPS, total stations, and data collectors.

Entry-level position with no prior experience required; a high school diploma is required and higher degrees are preferred. Travel, teamwork, strong math, and a professional demeanor are valued.