Survey Instrument Technician

Job description

Primary Function: The Survey Instrument Operator I will be trained to operate various types of Survey equipment, including electronic total stations, GPS base stations and receivers, data collectors (survey controllers), digital levels, and automatic levels. Instrument Operators are responsible for keeping the survey truck and equipment clean, organized, and batteries charged and ready for each daily work assignment. As part of the field survey crew/team, Instrument Operators work under supervision to assist the Survey Crew Chief on a day-to-day basis to do Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Construction Layout, Utility Surveys, and other types of surveying as assigned. Primary Duties: - Arrive at work at assigned time, properly dressed, and prepared to work - Assist Party Chief in researching and gathering of information - Clear brush and trees using a machete and brush axe - Assist in setting up appropriate safety signs and cones as directed - Properly wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing - Assist with location of boundary markers using magnetic location equipment - As directed, upload point files and hand-enter coordinates in the data collector - Learn to set up el...