Summary

The Instrument Operator will be involved in all field phases of a typical survey project. The individual will be trained in the operation of the various surveying equipment used on the projects the company is involved with.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance issues related to GPS equipment
• Operations and maintenance issues related to robotic total station with data collection equipment
• Operation and maintenance issues related to optical and digital levels (often related to laser scanning equipment)
• Assist with field notes, sketches, and field calculations
• Assist the Survey Crew Chief as necessary
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Attend company required training including OSHA and client specific training.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Education and/or Experience: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; High School Diploma or one year experience as an Instrument Operator.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work may require occasional weekend and/ or evening work.