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Survey Instrument Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design

The Role

Overview

Assist crew chief with field surveys using total stations, GPS, drones, and equipment upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

  • field survey
  • survey equipment
  • data upload
  • equipment care
  • instrument setup
  • supply stock

Tasks

-The successful candidate will assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys. -Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods. -Upload and download all field data collections. -Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs. -Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures. -Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck. -Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey. -May be required to drive the Survey vehicle. -Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data. -Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey. -Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.

Requirements

  • 0-2 years
  • surveying
  • surveying equipment
  • math
  • english
  • high school

What You Bring

-Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizing skills. -0-2 years of experience. -Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time. -Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment. -Valid Driver’s license may be required. -Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment. -Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. -Basic knowledge of math, geometry and trigonometry for the purpose of performing calculations. -High School/GED or equivalent.

The Company

About Colliers Engineering & Design

-As a subsidiary of Colliers, it harnesses advanced tech to shape public and private infrastructure. -Engineers, architects, and experts collaborate on site development, geotechnical studies, and telecom utilities. -Typical projects include transportation corridors, industrial facilities, and public sector designs. -Headquartered in the iconic Bell Labs complex, blending industry and innovation.

Sector Specialisms

Civil/Site Engineering

Architecture

Transportation

Survey/Geospatial

Infrastructure

Governmental

Geotechnical/Environmental

Telecommunications

Utilities/Energy

Project Management

Bridges & Structures

Commissioning & Energy

Construction Engineering & Inspection

Construction Layout

Cultural Resource Services

Environmental Services

Geotechnical Laboratory Services

GIS Asset Management

Highways & Traffic Engineering

Hydropower

Interior Design

Land Services & Right-of-Way Acquisition

Landscape Architecture

Mechanical

Natural Resource Services

Planning

Plumbing

Rail Engineering

Rail Program & Construction Management

Static & Mobile LiDAR

Structural

Traffic Planning

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Water Resources

Waterway Structures

Water/Wastewater

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screen and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing required.