Survey Instrument Operator
Core
Operates surveying instruments to collect data for boundaries, topographical, and design surveys, and sets points for construction stakeout projects.
Role type
Field Survey Instrument Operator
Builds
Construction stakeout projects (curb, gutters, sewers, waterlines, bridges) and topographical/boundary surveys
Domain
Civil Engineering / Land Surveying
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating robotic total stations, levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors; reading survey and engineering drawings; applying mathematical concepts (trigonometry, geometry); carrying up to 50 lbs of equipment over varied terrain; working in all-weather outdoor conditions; hiking, climbing, and vegetation management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers, data collectors
Responsibilities
Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys; Operates robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys; Sets points on construction stakeout projects; Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments; Makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on field work