Survey Instrument Operator (Survey & Engineering), Columbus

Team Fishel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Job summary

Team Fishel in Columbus, OH is seeking Survey Instrument Operators to support the Surveying & Engineering division. You will assist the Crew Leader on field surveys, operate related equipment, and contribute to accurate field data collection.

The role requires navigating maps, outdoor work, and occasional travel. Team Fishel offers training, a team-focused environment, and opportunities for growth within PSG in a growing utility construction organization.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean background check and drug screening.
• Able to read maps and navigate using electronic mapping devices.
• Telecom construction and gas pipeline experience, especially with OQ tasks like line/utility locating.

Responsibilities

• Assist Survey Crew Leader on projects and follow task orders.
• Maintain vehicle and field equipment.
• Adhere to safety requirements and professional conduct on all projects.
• Prepare daily reports and required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Plan and optimize use of field equipment and personnel daily.
• Understand staking principles and potential measurement errors.

Skills

Map reading

Navigation devices

Outdoor work

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Location

Columbus PSG, OH

Location

Columbus PSG, OH

Market

Surveying & Engineering (PSG)

Location

Columbus PSG, OH

Market

Surveying & Engineering (PSG)

Who is Team Fishel?

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction and Network Installation, is hiring SurveyInstrument Operators for our Surveying & Engineering division in the Columbus, Ohio office . This division is part of Team Fishel's strong and growing Professional Service Group (PSG). The right Teammate for this job will have excellent advancement opportunities.

The purpose ofSurvey Instrument Operators at Team Fishel is to assist the Survey Crew Leader on projects by performing all related work to conducting surveys, including the responsibility of directing yourself to perform tasks in the field, provided by the Survey Crew Leaders. A successful Teammate will be accountable for timely communication with Crew Leaders on project status, and any additional issues encountered while performing field work.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute task orders provided by Crew Leaders and office Teammates
• Maintain vehicle and field equipment
• Exercise safety requirements and professionalism on all projects
• Timely preparation of daily reports and other required paperwork
• Establish plans and strategies to maximize use of field equipment and personnel on a daily basis
• Know principals of staking and marking, k now basic sources of measurement errors
• Performs other duties as assigned

R equirements & Qualifications

• Valid drivers license with clean background check and drug screening required
• Ability to read maps, enjoy and be proficient with navigation using electronic mapping/navigation devices
• Telecom Construction & Gas pipeline experience is preferred, specifically with OQ tasks such as line/utility locating
• Enjoy working outdoors, and potentially walking up to ten (10) miles a day
• Possess good interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communication skills and demonstrate q uality field note taking & survey documentation
• Must be able and willing for the possibility of some travel

Bilingual English/Spanish experience is a plus

Team Fishel will provide training for specific job functions for this position.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program