Surveying Technician I — Rodman/Instrument Operator

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Surveying Technician I - Rodman/Instrument Operator for the Winston-Salem, NC office. The successful candidate may operate surveying instruments, take field notes, and input data into data collectors and computers.

This full-time position involves fieldwork about 90% of the time; candidates must have a valid driver's license, pass a background check and JMT's motor vehicle screening, and possess basic math and CAD/data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to pass background check.
• CAD experience and accurate data entry.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret graphs.
• Basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Position and hold prism rods or targets for survey measurements.
• Record survey measurements using notes, sketches, and data collectors.
• Run levels and level rods for benchmarks and elevations.
• Search for property monuments and survey points.
• Set and recover stakes and monumentation.
• Operate prisms, Total Stations, and GPS equipment.
• Compile information to stake projects using engineering plans.
• Maintain equipment and load supplies for surveying crews.
• Perform manual tasks such as cutting brush and carrying equipment.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Motor Vehicle screening

Background Check

CAD

Data entry

Operate surveying instruments

Basic math & graph interpretation

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering/Construction Management or similar

Tools

CAD

Data Collectors

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Surveying Technician I - Rodman/Instrument Operator for the Winston-Salem, NC office. The successful candidate may operate surveying instruments, take field notes, and input data into data collectors and computers.

This full-time position involves fieldwork about 90% of the time; candidates must have a valid driver's license, pass a background check and JMT's motor vehicle screening, and possess basic math and CAD/data-entry skills.