Survey Instrument Operator

Overview

Collects field survey data, operates instruments, assists Party Chief, ensures compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• instrument operation
• instrument calibration
• survey oversight
• data calculations
• map interpretation
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Interprets maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications. -Oversees surveying activities in the absence of Survey Party Chief. -Operates and maintains various surveying instruments, such as transits, level, theodolite, and electronic distance measuring equipment to measure and verify elevations, angles and distances. -Assist Party Chief in running the field operations -Coordinates with office staff and clients as required. -Adheres to local, state, and federal survey regulations as well as Accura Engineering procedures. -Monitors accurate completion of daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections -Performs mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points. -Cleans, checks and adjusts survey instruments to assure accuracy of measurements.

Requirements

• total stations
• gps
• land surveying
• gdot
• driver’s license
• high school

What You Bring

-1+ years of utilizing data collectors, robotic and non-robotic total stations and GPS equipment. -Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable -Ability to carry required instruments and equipment -Willing to train the right candidate without the above noted experience -Ability to lift 50 pounds -High School Diploma/GED -Must be willing and able to travel as required for the role. -Candidates must be able to collect data using company standards for descriptions and line coding. -1+ years of experience in land surveying -The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat. -Experience with GDOT -Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check -Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments

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Benefits

-Professional development and career advancement opportunities. -Competitive salary based on experience. -Retirement savings plan with company match. -A supportive and collaborative work environment. -Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. -Paid time off and holidays.

About Accura Engineering And Consulting Services, Inc.

-Founded in Atlanta, this firm swiftly grew into a trusted multi‑disciplinary consultancy serving both federal and local agencies. -It combines engineering, environmental assessment, construction management, and surveying under one roof, delivering personal yet full‑service solutions. -With project footprints from Alaska to Puerto Rico, their typical engagements include Phase I/II site assessments, wetlands and asbestos surveys, and CEI for infrastructure work. -They’re SBA 8(a), SDB and Woman‑Owned certified, enabling high‑profile contracts with DoD, EPA, NASA, GSA, and state DOTs. -Accura stands out for melding responsiveness with technical strength, led by a seasoned team of engineers, surveyors, and environmental specialists.

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Security Clearance

-must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.