Total Station Operator

DEPARTMENT: VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (VDC)

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTION & PREFABRICATION

OVERVIEW:

This position uses the Trimble Total Station equipment to locate points on a job site that will be used to construct projects accurately.

Compensation for this role: $34.00 to $46.00 per hour depending on experience.

General Responsibilities

Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

Earn and maintain customers trust

Uphold the core values of the organization

Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

Responsible for all Total Station tools and equipment

Keeps up with changing technology

Shoot points for new construction and remodel projects

o CAD knowledge to input own point files together needed

o Maintain point files in an orderly manner on the computer system

o Using points generated from the CAD file Total Station operator inputs that information into the handheld equipment and uses that to shoot the points in the field

Schedule and manage time to properly support projects

Serve jobsite Superintendent or Foreman as the customer

Assist craftsmen on understanding of Total Station methods

Report any discrepancies or inconsistencies back to CAD/BIM and the customer

Other duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Robotic Total Station

CAD/BIM as it relates to shooting points with the Total Station

Electronic File management

Constructability and the construction process

Electrical construction

Geometry

Site safety rules

Skill in:

Acting as a self starter

Working with little supervision

Spatial orientation

Visualizing constructability

Scheduling and being on time

Customer management

Listening

Speaking intelligently

Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

Adapting to new and changing requirements environments and/or information

Managing processes

Managing complex projects breaking them down to their component levels

Using communication software

Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers management and employees

Operating a computer

Operate Microsoft office products

Organizing work to accomplish tasks

Reading and writing

Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs

Identifying and managing risk

Problem solving/trouble shooting equipment

Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

Reading and interpreting drawings

Detail oriented

Precision driven on point layout

Ability to:

Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability

Think on your feet

See things from multiple perspectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:

Driving

Sitting

Climbing

Lifting floor to chest (up to 50lbs)

Lifting floor to waist (up to 50lbs)

Lifting waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)

Carrying (up to 50lbs)

Standing

Stooping

Vision acuity (near far and without color deficiencies)

Walking

Kneeling

Trimming (final installation of electrical devices)

Pushing (up to 100lbs)

Pulling (up to 100lbs)

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires at least 3 years of electrical construction experience including reading and interpreting drawings. Requires a basic understanding of AutoCAD and computer skills and has valid Journeymans License.

Benefits of this role:

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees including: medical dental and vision plans disability and life insurance employee-matched 401(k) paid time off (PTO) an employee assistance program that includes counseling legal and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program and access to technical safety personal finance and leadership training through Encore University Encores in house training program.

Applications will close for this position on: September 1 2026 or until role has been successfully filled.

For questions regarding this role please contact:

To request an accommodation during the application process please contact .

Encore Electric Inc. is an EOE including disability/vets.

Required Experience:

IC