Foundation Total Station Operator

D. R. Horton; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Paid

Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Foundation Total Station Operator to perform surveying and layout for basements and foundations using Total Station instruments. The role requires working from foundation plans, establishing points, recording measurements, data uploads, and instrument maintenance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years field surveying experience, knowledge of Total Stations (Leica or Trimble), and ability to travel. CDL may be required per DOT guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years related field surveying experience or training.
• Knowledge of Total Stations (Leica or Trimble) and ability to read foundation plans.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of field surveying.
• Survey and layout basements and foundations from foundation plans.
• Establish and set points for construction stakeouts.
• Record measurements of horizontal and vertical control points.
• Upload Total Station data to/from computer; maintain instrument.
• Operate safely and coordinate with CAD operators and subcontractors.
• Assist foreman with related tasks and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Total Station operation

Spatial reasoning

Basic English communication

MS Office

Data handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-3 years field surveying experience

Tools

Leica Total Station

Trimble Total Station

AutoCAD or Revit

Job description

Job Description - Foundation Total Station Operator (2604147)

Job Description

Foundation Total Station Operator - 2604147

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Foundation Total Station Operator. The right candidate will operate a Total Station (TST) for the purposes of home construction, specifically for basements and foundations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of field surveying work
• Working off of a foundation plan, use the TST to survey and layout basements and foundations, including footings, walls, etc.
• Establish and set points on construction stakeout projects, such as drop inlets, sewer lines, etc.
• Record measurements indicating the exact locations of horizontal and vertical control points
• Upload all TST data to and from computer
• Perform daily care, charging, and maintenance of the instrument
• Operate all equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime
• Coordinate with CAD operators and other subcontractors to resolve issues as needed
• Assist the foreman with other tasks as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training
• May require CDL in compliance within DOT guidelines
• Ability to understand and communicate in basic English
• Knowledge of the operation of Total Stations (TST) such as Leica or Trimble
• Past field survey experience and good spatial reasoning
• Knowledge of or experience in basement and foundation construction
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and a willingness to travel
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or survey background preferred
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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