Survey Instrument Operator

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in New York is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our survey crew, supporting data collection from air, ground and subsurface to deliver precise results. You will work with Total Stations, GPS and Data Collectors, assist the Crew Chief, and help prepare sites and equipment for surveys while following safety policies.

This role offers growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s license may be required.
• Demonstrate basic organizational skills and prioritization.
• Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Ability to operate surveying equipment.
• Occasional travel; may be required to drive long distances.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard equipment and safety methods.
• Use Total Stations, Data Collectors, GPS and related tools.
• Upload and download field data collections.
• May drive the Survey vehicle.
• Transport and set up instruments and prepare survey sites.
• Follow safety policies and SOPs.
• Maintain survey instruments and equipment.
• Assist with stocking the survey vehicle and supplies.

Skills

Team player

English literacy

Mathematics basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Data Collector

Survey equipment

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 through 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.