Survey Instrument Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and leaves

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our survey crew in New York. The role involves supporting field surveys with Total Stations, GPS, and data collection methods, while adhering to safety policies and SOPs.

Expect a collaborative environment and opportunities for career growth within our geospatial team. Qualifications include 2+ years in surveying, basic math/geometry knowledge, and the ability to operate surveying equipment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of surveying experience.
• Basic organizational skills and prioritization.
• Intermediate surveying knowledge and equipment.
• Ability to operate surveying equipment effectively.
• Reading/writing English for job communications.
• Occasional travel and long drives may be required.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard equipment and safety methods.
• Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS to collect data.
• Upload and download all field data collections.
• May be required to drive the survey vehicle.
• Transport and set up instruments and equipment for surveying.
• Follow safety equipment rules and SOPs.
• Maintain and care for survey instruments and equipment.
• Stock and maintain survey vehicle supplies.
• Load and stock all truck supplies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Survey equipment operation

Math knowledge

English literacy

Driver's license

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collector

GPS

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our survey crew in New York! 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.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s license may be required.
• Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizing skills.
• 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.

Compensation: $23-$34 per hour (depending on qualifications)

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

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.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes:

• 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 and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities

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