Survey Instrument Operator

Accura Engineering; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a field-ready Survey Technician to collect data, operate surveying equipment, and support the Party Chief in daily field operations. The role requires using standard data collection methods, interpreting maps and blueprints, and ensuring regulatory and company procedure compliance.

The candidate should have 1+ year(s) of land surveying experience, GDOT familiarity, and a valid driver’s license; travel is requested as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years using data collectors, robotic and non-robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• 1+ years of land surveying experience.
• GDOT experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Willing to train candidates lacking above experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Willing and able to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using 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.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Clean, check and adjust instruments for accuracy.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Data collection

Field operations

Survey instruments

GPS surveys

Travel-ready

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Land surveying experience (1+ yrs)

GDOT experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Theodolite

Electronic distance measuring 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