Instrument Operator - Surveying

WSP; Valhalla (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Instrument Operator- Surveying for its Valhalla, NY office to support a broad range of projects. You will use survey instruments to collect field data and ensure safety procedures are followed on diverse sites.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning on the job, and adherence to WSP’s policies while contributing to project objectives and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2+ years of field surveying or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climates.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to safety policies.
• Ability to work independently or in a team to meet objectives.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide variety of projects across transportation, environmental, water/wastewater, commercial, residential, and energy sectors.
• Utilize survey instruments to perform field surveys.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site procedures, including data and studies.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree from a survey program

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Instrument Operator- Surveying for our Valhalla, NY office. Be involved in our Geospatial Survey team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Candidate can expect to be a supporting role for work on a wide variety of projects including transportation, environmental, water/wastewater, commercial, residential, solid waste, and energy from rural areas to urban areas.
• Utilize survey instruments to perform field surveys.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Must possess a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work outside in all climates.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree from a survey program
• 1-2 years of survey experience

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $41,000.00 - $65,000.00

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.