Instrument Operator - Survey

DCCM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three medical plan options

Dental & vision plans

Company-paid life and disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

DCCM in Houston, TX is seeking an Instrument Operator to join our Survey Team. You will assist the Survey Party Chief in field work, using data collectors, robotic Total Stations, and GPS receivers to complete various surveys.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 3 years of land surveying experience, willingness to travel, and a focus on safety and accuracy. You will maintain equipment, load vehicles, and support field crews daily.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of land surveying experience.
• Willingness to travel and work in the field.
• Experience with surveying instruments and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Operate data collectors, robotic Total Stations, and GPS receivers.
• Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are ready each day.
• Load/unload surveying gear and drive survey vehicles.
• Assist the Party Chief in field surveys and locate features.
• Follow safety protocols to protect crew and the public.
• Provide solid support to field personnel and other duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic Total Stations

GPS receivers

Job description

Description

Are you interested in a career in the fun, exciting, yet stable field of professional survey? DCCM takes pride in our exceptional staff and considers our team critical to the company’s success. Providing professionals with the tools and training they need to achieve excellence in their career is key to employee engagement and productivity. Our goal is to foster a work environment that attracts top talent, inspires innovation, and renders excellence in service to our clients.

Job Type

Full-time

Our Survey team has a need for an Instrument Operator. In this role, you will assist the Survey Party Chief in the performance of field work to complete different types of surveys utilizing the appropriate surveying procedures, equipment, and technology.

What You Will Do

• Operate surveying instruments such as data collectors, robotic Total Stations, and GPS receivers.
• Maintain equipment ensuring all necessary supplies are in the vehicle for each day’s task.
• Load and unload surveying equipment in the Survey vehicles daily.
• Under the supervision of the Party Chief, conduct field work to ascertain the location of natural features and man-made structures on land surfaces using equipment and other surveying instruments to complete different types of surveys.
• Under the supervision of the Party Chief, cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight using machete.
• Under the supervision of the Party Chief, dig ground using a pick, shovel, or other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
• Under the supervision of the Party Chief, drive iron rods, hubs, and lathes for survey monuments or construction staking.
• Perform tasks in such a way as to ensure the safety of all crew members, clients, and the public.
• Provide quality seamless support to the Party Chief and any other field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

You are flexible and adaptable with excellent attention to detail. You have a good problem-solving ability, and you leverage your math and technical skills to do so. Safety is in your DNA, and you follow all protocols consistently. You have above average communication skills both oral and in writing resulting in providing excellent customer service.

What You Bring

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• 3 years' previous experience in a similar land surveying role.
• Understanding of traversing, traverse closures, level runs, and GPS data.
• Know basic sources of measurement errors, how to identify errors in data collection, and how to correct for errors in the field.
• Must be able and willing to travel.
• Must be experienced in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, high level of accuracy.
• Safely and effectively operate data collectors, robotic Total Stations, and GPS receivers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately read various measuring devices.
• Ability to use a ferrous metal detector.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to accept personal responsibility for actions and errors.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced situations while able to give attention to details.
• Adept at following instructions and competing repetitive tasks.

Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes The Following

• Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)
• Dental & vision plans
• Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts
• Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedules