Field Survey Rod Person - Outdoor Geospatial

Colliers Engineering & Design; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated Rod Person to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Charlotte, NC. You will assist field crews, transport equipment, and help with staking, measurements, and data collection on a variety of surveys.

This entry-level role offers hands-on learning in a collaborative environment, with exposure to advanced surveying technology and field operations. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Attendance, punctuality, organization, reliability, and eagerness to learn are essential requirements.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required. MVR will be checked and monitored.
• Overnight travel required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Party Chief and/or Instrument Man as instructed.
• Keep survey crew vehicle supplied with field equipment, hammers, stakes nails, etc., clean and organized vehicle.
• Loads all needed equipment into the vehicles before heading out to the various properties that the crew will survey during the day.
• Unloads the specified equipment into the crew designated area to allow for daily inventory of the crew equipment.
• Help maintain all equipment in good working order and to notify the appropriate staff member(s) when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Clear any brush or trees away from the survey line.
• Measures how far different points are from each other, using a tape or electronic equipment.
• Holds the prism pole steady for the surveyor and places the rod to ensure correct starting point for measurements.
• Lay out stakes to prepare for horizontal and vertical survey measurements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated Rod Person to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Charlotte, NC. You will assist field crews, transport equipment, and help with staking, measurements, and data collection on a variety of surveys.

This entry-level role offers hands-on learning in a collaborative environment, with exposure to advanced surveying technology and field operations. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.