Instrument Operator - Construction Staking

McAdams; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams is a full-service land planning and geomatics firm seeking a Geomatics entry-level member to join the survey crew. You will assist with field surveying activities, equipment maintenance, and data collection under the supervision of the crew chief.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, dependable, and safety-conscious, with a valid driver’s license. The role involves outdoor work, varying conditions, and potential overtime or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required, but must be willing to learn.
• Hardworking and detail-oriented.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

Responsibilities

• Assists and takes directions from survey crew chief to complete daily work activities.
• Understands the basic operation of surveying equipment and data collection standards and guidelines.
• Properly sets up backsight, foresight, and survey instruments to ensure work accuracy.
• Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are loaded in the company vehicle.
• Assists crew chief with company truck maintenance, cleanliness, and the daily stowing of surveying equipment.
• Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures.
• Executes JHAs accurately and participates in pre- and post-job briefs.
• Responsible for escalating potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Maintains good client relations to foster and perpetuate long-term relationships.
• Represents McAdams in the field with a professional image through proper conduct and presentable appearance.
• Follows guidelines and company standards set forth by the Geomatics department.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Punctual

Dependable

Valid driver’s license

Willing to learn

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

Geomatics entry-level position within the survey crew team that assists with field surveying activities, equipment maintenance, and data collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists and takes directions from survey crew chief to complete daily work activities.
• Understands the basic operation of surveying equipment and data collection standards and guidelines.
• Properly sets up backsight, foresight, and survey instruments to ensure work accuracy.
• Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are loaded in the company vehicle.
• Assists crew chief with company truck maintenance, cleanliness, and the daily stowing of surveying equipment.
• Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures.
• Executes JHAs accurately and participates in pre- and post-job briefs.
• Responsible for escalating potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Maintains good client relations to foster and perpetuate long-term relationships.
• Represents McAdams in the field with a professional image through proper conduct and presentable appearance.
• Follows guidelines and company standards set forth by the Geomatics department.

Skills + Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required, but must be willing to learn.
• Hardworking and detail-oriented.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations
• will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions.
• Work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking, as well as common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.
• Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping, often with repetitive motion.
• Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to stand or walk between 8 and 12 hours per day.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend, overtime, overnight work, and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other legally protected status.

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