Field Survey Instrument Operator - Travel & Growth

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to support field operations and data collection in a fast-paced environment. You will assist the Party Chief and ensure instrument accuracy.

The role involves operating and maintaining surveying instruments, interpreting maps and plans, and adhering to local and federal regulations. Travel may be required and a valid driver’s license is necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years using data collectors and total stations.
• 1+ years in land surveying preferred.
• GDOT experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in running field operations.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments such as transits, level, theodolite, and EDM equipment.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients as required.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal survey regulations as well as Accura procedures.
• Monitor accurate completion of daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Clean, check and adjust survey instruments to assure accuracy of measurements.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Data collection

Field operations support

Communication

Travel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

EDM equipment

Data collectors

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to support field operations and data collection in a fast-paced environment. You will assist the Party Chief and ensure instrument accuracy.

The role involves operating and maintaining surveying instruments, interpreting maps and plans, and adhering to local and federal regulations. Travel may be required and a valid driver’s license is necessary.