Survey Instrument Operator

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pregnancy leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Billable hours policy

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Instrument Person to join our survey crew in Holmdel, NJ. The role supports field surveys, operates Total Stations, GPS and data collectors, and prepares job sites for surveying.

You will assist the Crew Chief, upload data, maintain equipment, and ensure safety procedures are followed while traveling to sites as required. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s license may be required.
• Demonstrate basic organizational skills and prioritizing skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment.
• Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.
• Read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods.
• Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data.
• Upload and download all field data collections.
• May be required to drive the Survey vehicle.
• Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.
• Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck.

Skills

Team collaboration

English literacy

Driver's license

Survey equipment operation

Geometric calculations

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collector

GPS

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Instrument Person to join our survey crew in Holmdel, NJ!

Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods.
• Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data.
• Upload and download all field data collections.
• May be required to drive the Survey vehicle.
• Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.
• Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s license may be required.
• Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizingskills.
• Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment.
• Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others.
• Basic knowledge of math, geometry and trigonometry for the purpose of performing calculations.
• Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

Compensation: $22.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

Culture & Development

• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities