Instrument Operator

C.T. Male Associates; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, retirement

Professional development support

Job summary

C.T. Male Associates is seeking an Instrument Operator to join our surveying team in Latham or Syracuse, NY. You will grow your skills outdoors, perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, and operate diverse instruments under supervision.

You may travel to project sites and work with crews on prevailing wage projects across New York. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous survey experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain required training certifications.
• Willingness to work out of town within ~3 hours of Albany area with travel/per diem.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and walk long distances.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys under supervision.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments: Data Collectors, Total Stations, GPS, 3D scanners, drones.
• Compute and locate reference points, property corners, and staking points.
• Interpret maps, plats, plans, and specifications.

Skills

Field surveying

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Data Collectors

Total Stations

GPS

3D Laser Scanners

Drones

Job description

Location: Latham, NY, US 12110 (Primary) Syracuse, NY, US 13220

Job Type: Full Time

Job Classification: Hourly

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Travel: Up to 100%

Description

Are you interested in growing your survey skills and working in the outdoors? C.T. Male Associates, a multi-discipline surveying, engineering, environmental, and architectural firm in the Northeast, is looking for a motivated Instrument Operator to join our team in either Latham or Syracuse, NY.

What You'll Do:

• Perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys under direct supervision of a Crew Chief, contributing to a variety of projects.
• Operate and maintain a variety of surveying instruments, such as Data Collectors, Total Stations, GPS, 3D Laser Scanners, drones, and other equipment.
• Perform mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points, property corners, and line staking construction projects.
• Interpret maps, plats, plans, and specifications.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, paid weekly, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to competitive wages, our survey crews regularly perform work on prevailing wage projects throughout New York State. Depending on project assignment and location, prevailing wage rates currently range from $66.00 - $96.00 per hour. Not all projects are prevailing wage projects, and employees typically work a mix of project types through the year.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in Survey or a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain training certifications as needed.
• Must be willing to work out of town within approximately three (3) hours of the Albany area (paid travel and per-diem).
• Ability to comfortably lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds of equipment and walk several feet.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.).
• Professional development support (training, conferences, certifications).

Come join a company where your talents and motivations are rewarded.

EOE, including disability/veterans.

Compensation details:

20-96 Hourly Wage