Instrument Technician

Topographic, CO; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Technician to work in the field as part of a two or three-person crew at assigned sites. You will read plans, locate monuments, and perform calculations to support surveys in various environments. Travel to worksites and adherence to safety policies are required.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection, tool operation, and collaboration with managers and clients to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of potential measurement errors and how to mitigate them.

Responsibilities

• Cut and remove brush to improve line-of-sight for surveys.
• Perform mathematical calculations and field checking of data.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Dig to locate survey monuments using hand tools.
• Set elevations and distances with rods and stakes on construction sites.
• Operate and demonstrate safe use of survey tools and equipment.

Skills

Surveying instruments control

Job description

The Instrument Technician must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Will work primarily in the field on control, topographic, boundary, and all other surveys as Instrument Technician of a two or three-person field crew at an assigned worksite.

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation, and various external customers, vendors, consultants, and governmental regulatory officials.

MAJOR TASKS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line-of-sight.
• Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Know basic sources of measurement errors.
• Dig ground using a pick, shovel, and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
• Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.
• Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.
• Know, understand, and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be experienced in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem solving, time pressures.

STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE

Topographic field hours are Mon-Sat 7:00 am to 5:00 pm; other hours and days may be necessary to meet the objectives of the position.

The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Travel

Travel to worksites may be required.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Drug-Free Workplace

This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.

AAP/EEO Statement

Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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