Instrument Operator

Wattier Surveying, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health & dental insurance

Simple IRA with 3% company match

Quarterly and annual bonuses

Nine paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

A surveying company in Alabama is seeking an Entry-Level Instrument Operator. The position offers on-the-job training with the potential to advance to a Crew Chief role. Responsibilities include operating survey instruments, creating accurate field notes, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work outdoors. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated, industrious individual.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Pass random drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments to collect field data.
• Create legible and accurate field notes.
• Maintain field survey equipment, vehicles, and supplies.

Skills

Reliable and self-motivated

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

GPS

Job description

Instrument Operator – Entry Level

This position offers on-the-job training with the opportunity to become an experienced Crew Chief. No experience is needed.

Benefits:

• Company paid Blue Cross Blue Shield health & dental insurance, life insurance, and short term
  disability insurance for employee
• Simple IRA with 3% company match
• Quarterly and annual bonuses
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick leave

Job Summary:

• Surveys will consist of topographic, boundary, subdivision, ALTA, and construction layout among other types of projects.
• Most projects will be done in Mobile and Baldwin counties in Alabama. Occasional out of town and overnight work will be required.
• This position will also involve working as a 2-man survey crew, with the opportunity to become an experienced Crew Chief working as a 1-man crew.

Job Duties:

• Operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other standard survey equipment to collect field data.
• Create legible and accurate field notes.
• Maintain field survey equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• Possess talent to act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites:

• Reliable, self-motivated, industrious individual
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors on a daily basis
• Ability to safely use sharp tools such as a machete to clear line through wooded properties
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
• Pass random drug screening