Survey Instrument Operator

Accura Engineering; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Field Survey Assistant to collect data, assist the Party Chief, and support field operations across projects requiring precise measurements.

You will operate and maintain surveying instruments (transits, level, theodolite, GPS/EDM), interpret maps and blueprints, and coordinate with office staff and clients. A High School Diploma/GED and 1+ year surveying experience are preferred; travel is required. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience with data collectors and GPS equipment.
• Surveying experience is preferred, GDOT experience a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

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 survey regulations and Accura procedures.
• Maintain daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform calculations to locate reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Clean and adjust instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Data collection

Field operations

Survey instrument handling

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Maps/blueprints interpretation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Theodolite

EDM (Electronic distance measuring)

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