Survey Instrument Operator

Accura Engineering; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Survey Technician to support field operations and data collection using company standards. The role involves operating surveying instruments, helping the Party Chief, and coordinating with clients and office staff.

The candidate should have 1+ year of surveying experience, with GDOT exposure preferred, and must hold a valid driver’s license. Travel and pre-employment checks are required; training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years using data collectors, robotic and non-robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• 1+ years in land surveying.
• GDOT experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable.
• Willingness to train if experience is lacking.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data per 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 needed.
• Adhere to survey regulations and Accura procedures.
• Monitor daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform calculations to locate reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Maintain accuracy of instruments and measurements.
• Oversee surveying activities when Party Chief is absent.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data collection

Survey instrument use

GDOT experience

Valid driver’s license

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic total stations

GPS equipment

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
• 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