Instrument Operator
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
Position Overview:
Works as a member of a Survey Field Crew under the direct supervision of the Survey Party Chief. Performs boundary topographic and other land surveys for Harris County properties and rights-of-way.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for maintaining ample quantities of supplies as well as loading and maintaining equipment for the assigned survey crew
- Operation handling and maintenance of survey equipment including GNSS receivers Robotic and Conventional Instrumentation levels etc.
- Responsible for getting to and working at jobsites that are not easily accessible either by vehicle or on foot
- Responsible for reporting survey measurements (angles distances coordinates etc.) and their accuracies to the Survey Crew Chief
- Assists with traffic control around the survey area
- Responsible for maintaining harmonious relationships and communicating effectively with co-workers supervisors clients and the general public
- Performs other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Rod Person working on boundary and topographic surveying projects with experience in other types of surveying. Must have verifiable experience in operating field instrumentation and equipment including but not limited to conventional levels total stations GNSS rovers and receivers and data collectors.
Licensure:
- Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Must possess the skills to work effectively and efficiently within a team.
- Basic knowledge of grammar spelling punctuation and simple mathematical functions that include the practical use of addition subtraction multiplication and division as they apply to surveying.
- Must have the physical strength and stamina to work as a member of a survey crew which includes but may not be limited to measuring with a survey chain chopping brush and trees holding prism poles and level rods for long periods of time learning to keep field notes using and learning to use different types of surveying equipment and potentially learning to lead a survey field crew.
- Must be willing to work in various weather and working conditions.
In accordance with Harris Countys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols.
The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:- Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location role or telework assignment during emergency events. - Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
- Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Education
- Some college coursework or higher.
Experience:
- Progressive experience in surveying crews from Rodman to Instrument Man or higher with verifiable efficiency and production in all roles. Experience in construction surveying and in using other field equipment is also preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Strong progressive experience with an understanding of the use of field instrumentation (Trimble and Leica) GNSS robotic total stations total stations data collectors levels and other equipment.
General Information
General Information:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time Regular 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays at times depending upon the project or workload.
Salary: Commensurate with experience based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
This position requires bending stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.; frequent walking standing and sitting; reaching; ascending/descending stairs; ascending/descending channel slopes; and walking across uneven terrain. Subjected to outdoor environment situations and inclement weather conditions on a daily basis. Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic and four-wheel drive controls.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical vision and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible spending accounts.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- E & I
- Distributed Control Systems
- Calibration
- NEC
- Tube Bending
- Spectrophotometer
- Sterile Processing
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
