McAdams

Land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics

InstrumentOperator

$43–58k ~AI est. Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Instrument Operator at McAdams. Skills: Field surveying, Equipment maintenance. Assist with field surveying activities. Maintain survey equipment”

Industry & Context.

Land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics
Eligibility Requirements

Work outdoors, Work in all weather

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Valid driver's license, Pass motor vehicle records check, Pass drug test, Pass functional assessment

What You'll Do.

Assist with field surveying activities

Maintain survey equipment

Collect data about land conditions

Adjust surveying instruments

Operate surveying instruments

Move surveying instruments

Carry surveying instruments

Record survey measurements

Record descriptive data

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with a team

Full Job Description

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people. Position Purpose Entry-level position as part of a survey crew to assist with field surveying activities, including the maintenance of all survey equipment. Essential Functions + Responsibilities Be assigned to a team that is responsible for surveying land and collecting data about land conditions prior to development projects Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as Leica/Nikon, digital and automatic levels and various survey related software Move and carry all surveying instruments at job sites across various kinds of landscapes Use well-established standards to record survey measurements and descriptive data using data collectors and GPS All work is outdoors and crews work in all weather conditions Qualifications Willing to learn Hardworking and detail-oriented Able to work with a team respectfully and effectively (including both peers and supervisors) Punctual and dependable Candidates must have a valid driver’s license Candidates will have to successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or [email protected]. Please read these notices for important info

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