Timmons Group
Engineering
SurveyInstrumentOperator
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“Survey Instrument Operator at Timmons Group. Skills: Survey instrument operation, Data collection, Construction stakeout. Collect data for surveys. Operate robotic total station”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
Travel may be required, Hiking, Climbing, Vegetation management, Outdoor work environment, Seasonal extreme heat, Seasonal wind-chill
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to read survey and engineering drawings, Ability to work with mathematical concepts, Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of team, Excellent time management skills, Current state driver’s license, Able to drive a vehicle, Able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment, All-weather year-round outdoor work environment
Nice to Have
High energy, Creative, Flexible, Patient, Willing to work at a dynamic pace
What You'll Do.
Collect data for surveys
Operate robotic total station
Operate GPS Receivers
Operate data collectors
Set points on construction stakeout projects
Conduct daily maintenance of instruments
Perform up-keep of instruments
Make sketches of control points
Record measurements of control points
Assist in maintenance of survey equipment
Assist in maintenance of survey supplies
Assist in maintenance of survey vehicle
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of team
Full Job Description
Timmons Group is currently seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our Survey Group located in our Newport News, VA office location. The Instrument Operator assists Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering and land surveying by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * 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 (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.) * Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments * Makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points * Assists in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle * Travel may be required at times * Performs other duties as assigned Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals * Ability to read survey and engineering drawings * Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry * Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and surveying activities * Ability to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met * Have a current state driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle * Physical demands include: ▪ Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain. ▪ All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors ▪Other physical attributes of
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