Survey Instrument Operator

Accura Engineering; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and视ison

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Atlanta is seeking a field Survey Technician to collect data, assist the Party Chief, and operate surveying instruments in various environments. You will interpret maps and blueprints while ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.

The role requires 1+ years in land surveying, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel. Training and career development opportunities are available in a collaborative field team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; willingness to train on the job.
• 1+ years surveying experience using data collectors and GPS equipment.
• GDOT familiarity preferred and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data following company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in running field operations.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles and distances.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients as required.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal survey regulations and Accura procedures.
• Monitor daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform calculations to establish reference points.
• Interprete maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Keep instruments clean and calibrated for accuracy.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Survey data collection

Field operation support

Instrument maintenance

Reading maps/blueprints

Math calculations

Client/office communication

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Total stations (robotic and non-robotic)

GPS equipment

Transits & levels

Data collectors

Safety/compliance tools

Job description

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Candidates must be able to collect data using company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in running the field operations
• Operates and maintains various surveying instruments, such as transits, level, theodolite, and electronic distance measuring equipment to measure and verify elevations, angles and distances.
• Coordinates with office staff and clients as required.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal survey regulations as well as Accura Engineering procedures.
• Monitors accurate completion of daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections
• Performs mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points.
• Interprets maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Cleans, checks and adjusts survey instruments to assure accuracy of measurements.
• Oversees surveying activities in the absence of Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related work as required.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of utilizing data collectors, robotic and non-robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• 1+ years of experience in land surveying
• Experience with GDOT
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Must be willing and able to travel as required for the role.
• Willing to train the right candidate without the above noted experience
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Must be willing and able to travel as required for the role.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry required instruments and equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify