Survey Instrument Person

Wallace Montgomery; Fairfax, Richmond (VA, VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery is seeking an Instrument Operator for our Virginia office in Fairfax, VA. This full-time, on-site position involves applying surveying methods to measure distances, elevations, and land boundaries with professional equipment.

You will maintain field notes and adhere to project safety standards. A high school diploma with math coursework and 1–3 years of surveying experience are preferred; a Maryland driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with coursework in algebra and trigonometry.
• 1–3 years of surveying or engineering field experience preferred.
• Valid Maryland driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Using equipment and understanding measurement methods to be used.
• Keeping field notes for each job.

Skills

Surveying methods

Measurement techniques

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Virginia Office - Fairfax, VA 22031, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Founded in 1975, Wallace Montgomery is a recognized leader in planning, engineering, and construction management. As an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, WM’s staff of Professional Engineers, Planners, Surveyors, Technicians, Construction Inspectors, and Support Personnel work on a diverse portfolio of projects involving highways, bridges, transit facilities, water resources, utilities and water & wastewater facilities.

Wallace Montgomery (WM) is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Instrument Operator. Work requires the application of technical knowledge of surveying methods, equipment and techniques in the measurement/determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries and other features of the earth's surface.

Responsibilities

• using equipment and understanding measurement methods to be used
• keeping field notes for each job

Qualifications

High school graduate with major coursework in mathematics (algebra and trigonometry) and one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a variety of engineering and land survey work a plus. Possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.