Survey Technician II - Instrumentman

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A land surveying firm is seeking a Survey Technician II - Instrumentman to join their team in Houston, Texas. The role involves operating GPS and surveying equipment, assisting the Survey Party Chief, and participating in various survey projects. The ideal candidate will have at least a High School diploma, 1+ years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. This position includes responsibilities for data management, equipment operation, and client interactions in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in various types of surveys, 2+ years preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Survey Party Chief in downloading and transmitting collected data.
• Operates GPS and other surveying equipment.
• Submits time sheets and receipts to the Survey Party Chief.

Skills

GPS operation

Survey equipment knowledge

Safety equipment knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble

Sokkia

GPS devices

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Survey Technician II - Instrumentman to join our team. This role will be working in various states including but not limited to the following: TX, OK, PA, MO, KS, LA, ND, SD & CO. The Survey Technician II - Instrumentman reports to the Survey Party Chief, the Survey & Mapping Manager and Operations Manager when applicable. The Survey Technician II - Instrumentman participates on survey crews engaged in surveying.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps Survey Party Chief apprised of applicable daily survey activities.
• Keeps in close contact with the applicable Survey Party Chief to assure a full understanding of the scope of services of projects.
• Learns to and ultimately assists Party Chief in downloading data collected daily and transmitting the data files.
• Is prepared daily to assist clients in the field including the appropriate attire for field services. This includes but is not limited to your vehicle, steel toed boots, fire resistant clothing, hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, and earplugs.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate GPS, conventional total station, data collectors, and other surveying equipment is required.
• Responsible for submitting time sheet and expense information to the applicable Survey Party Chief weekly by the Survey Party Chief's specified deadline. This includes submitting photographs of receipts being submitted for reimbursement.
• Responsible for contacting the Survey Party Chief and/or Survey and Mapping Manager to trouble shoot any technical difficulties the survey crew encounters.
• Responsible for notifying the Operations Manager immediately if any equipment sustains damage or is not working properly.
• Serves as a mentor, training new Rodman on as needed basis.
• Attends kick-off meetings with the Survey Manager and clients as needed.
• Performs and participates on survey crews for various surveying services, including but not limited to preliminary surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, depth of cover surveys, topographic surveys, re-route surveys, crossings surveys, ILI tracking, AGM placement, anomaly staking, and repair documentation and tank surveys/measurements.
• Confirms with the Project Manager that all data has been received and meets the client's needs and scope of services prior to demobilizing from any job site.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Completion of land surveying and land law coursework desirable.
• Requires at least 1+ years of relevant experience performing various types of preliminary surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, depth of cover surveys, topographic surveys, ILI tracking, AGM placement, anomaly staking, and repair documentation and tank surveys/measurements, 2+ years preferred.
• Knowledge requirements: Working knowledge of survey equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate GPS, conventional total station, data collectors, and other surveying equipment is required.
• Working knowledge and operational capabilities on Trimble, Sokkia, RD Locators, Pin Locators units.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled