Survey Instrument Operator
Survey Instrument Operator
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Summit Design and Engineering Services is an awardwinning multidisciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough NC. Our fastpaced growthoriented company strives to deliver innovative elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live work and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journals Fast 50 for seven years.
At Summit we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. Thats why weve built a collaborative growthoriented environment where each team member is valued heard and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employees success by offering a wide range of benefits beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement paid volunteer hours education and certification assistance wellness stipends and a flexible workplace that encourages worklife balance. When our team succeeds Summit thrives!
We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse inclusive and forwardthinking environment. If youre interested in joining over 400 of the industrys best and brightest we welcome you to apply.
Survey Instrument Operator
Summit Design and Engineering one of the fastest growing companies in the Triangle area is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to perform journey level survey work involved in performing preliminary asbuilts control topography boundary NCDOT location and ALTA surveys for projects.
Responsibilities:
- Perform construction stakeout and associated preliminary topographic survey boundary ALTA and construction surveys for public and private clients
- Operate and maintain various surveying instruments to measure and verify elevations angles and distances
- Perform mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points property corners vertical and horizontal reference points and line staking for projects
- Interpret maps plats blueprints and specifications
- Clean check and adjust survey instruments to assure accuracy of measurements.
- Oversee surveying activities in the absence of Survey Party Chief
Skills and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of oneyear survey instrument operation or related experience
- Practical knowledge of land and construction survey methods and procedures
- Ability to operate and maintain survey instruments
- Ability to interpret maps plans and specifications
- Ability to perform algebraic geometric and trigonometric calculations
- Detail oriented with good communication skills
- Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 12 hours a day on occasion.
- Must have the ability to bend stoop kneel and twist use hands to grasp and arms to reach to raise hands above head to sit climb and balance and to work in confined spaces and heights.
- Must be able to lift and carry upto 50 pounds on regular basis
- Must have adequate vision to perform tasks and ability to work outside in various types of weather conditions.
- Valid Drivers license with good driving record and ability to drive.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Three years survey instrument operation or related experience involving the accurate and precise measurement of land areas boundaries and topographical features using optical electronic measuring devices.
Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. Everify.
A background check including a criminal and driving record check will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.
Employment Type
Full-Time
