Land Survey Instrument Operator

Description

• Operates a data collector for various survey applications.
• Moving a range pole or level rod over all types of terrain to obtain elevations, contours, location, elevation and dimension of land features.
• Moving prism pole into proper horizontal and vertical positions for accurate data collection.
• Work as part of a crew under the direction of a crew chief.
• Data Collector operation Assists survey crew in setting up equipment and preparing job site for survey.
• Hold prism pole, GNSS rover pole or level rod at designated points to assist in determining positions, elevations, and laying out stakes for map making, construction, land, and other surveys.
• Performs rod technician position duties and trains new rod technicians once proficient.
• Removing obstacles / clearing brush and trees away from survey line.
• Perform field work and related manual labor in support of land surveying operations.
• Monitors project-related, on-site issues and provides input for production improvement.
• Participates in continuing education classes identified as important to improve skills.
• Perform basic calibrations to all field equipment.
• Operates all field instruments including levels, total stations, GPS units, and data collectors
• Supervises field crew on an as-needed basis during absence of Field Supervisor or Party Chief.
• Prepares truck daily with necessary equipment to perform survey work.
• Reports for work at Battery Atlanta office each workday.
• Keep truck stocked with supplies and maintain condition of all survey equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED -- some college preferred
• Performs Basic First Aid if required.
• Ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for long distances daily if required.
• Able to learn and comprehend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Survey manual.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of robotic total stations, data collectors and data collection software.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Familiar with and comfortable working outside in all seasons.
• Learns how to use field instruments and maintains instruments in good working order.
• Inscribes basic field notes including level notes.
• Strong in basic arithmetic and math skills.
• Certified Survey Technician certification a plus.
• Candidate must have a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance