Survey Instrument Operator

VIKA South, LLC; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO including holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

VIKA South, LLC, located in Germantown, Maryland, is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and preferred experience in land surveying, along with knowledge of surveying tools such as Leica total stations. Duties include performing various types of field operations and maintaining survey equipment.

This role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off, creating a supportive team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in land surveying preferred.
• Working knowledge of surveying equipment and software.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform field operations for various types of surveys.
• Operate instruments and data collection systems.
• Assist in processing field measurements for reports.

Skills

Experience in land surveying

Knowledge of Leica total stations

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Total stations

3D laser scanners

Job description

Overview

VIKA Maryland, LLC is a leading Survey, Civil Engineering, Planning, and Landscape Architecture firm in the DC metro area. We are currently seeking an experienced Survey Instrument Operator to join our Germantown, Maryland team. The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects involving all aspects of private- and public-sector developments. If you are enthusiastic and driven to succeed, enjoy a challenge, would like to work on a team of talented professionals, and want to have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in Surveying and Geomatics, then look no further.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following technical and practical abilities to effectively thrive in this position:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• 1-3 years’ experience in land surveying preferred
• Working knowledge of Leica total stations GPS, and 3D laser scanners
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather, standing and walking for extended hours
• Available to work overtime and reliably on time to work sites
• Basic computer literacy
• Motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

This position will require carrying out the following assignments and roles:

• Performing field operations for various surveys such as ALTA surveys, topographical surveys, and construction surveys
• Operate instruments and data collections systems (total stations, levels and other measuring devices) to acquire data for various types of surveys
• Assist or perform processing of field measurements and related data for reports and maps
• Maintain survey equipment and supply maintenance for crew vehicles

Benefits

• Vika is proud to offer a broad range of benefits including:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Potential 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Potential Bi-Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Advancement Opportunities
• Team-oriented Office Environment

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail to Human Resources at [e-mail] with Survey Instrument Operator in the subject line.

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.