Survey Instrument Operator

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to support field surveys in the Atlanta area. You will collect data, assist the Party Chief, and operate surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles, and distances.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1+ year surveying experience, a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel. Training is available, and we emphasize safety, accuracy, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year using data collectors and GPS equipment.
• 1+ year land surveying experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Willing to train applicants with less experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data per company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in 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 locate reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Clean, check and adjust surveying instruments for accuracy.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of Party Chief.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data collection

Field operations support

Instrument maintenance

GPS surveying

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Land surveying experience

Tools

Transit

Level

Theodolite

Electronic distance measuring

Data collectors

Robotic total station

GPS equipment

Job description

Job Title: Survey Instrument Operator

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Work Location: Atlanta, GA ***

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.

Benefits

• 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