Job Title: Instrument Operator

Job Description

Join our team in Norcross, GA to play an integral role as a field crew member, performing surveying and mapping tasks, and supporting subsurface utility engineering activities such as geophysical prospecting for underground utilities and overall crew activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys using various survey instruments such as total stations, GPS units, and levels.
• Accurately collect and record survey data, including measurements of angles, distances, and elevations.
• Set up and operate survey equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of survey data and observations.
• Work closely with survey crew chiefs, project managers, and other team members to ensure survey data meets project requirements.
• Travel to different project sites to perform surveys, which may include boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction stakeouts.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform Survey Field Technician I functions including loading and unloading survey equipment and supplies each day, maintaining survey equipment, assisting with daily vehicle maintenance, cleaning, and completing truck sheets.
• Perform Survey Field Technician II functions including proficiency in the use of total stations, data collection devices, GPS equipment, and digital/automatic levels, performing basic calculations, and comprehending and interpreting site, boundary, highway, and utility plans.

Essential Skills

• 1 years of experience as a Surveying Instrument Operator
• Ability to work outdoors with surveying equipment
• Experience with maintaining survey equipment such as GPS, Total Stations/Robotic Total Stations, and levels
• Proficiency in the use of total stations, data collection devices, GPS equipment, and digital/automatic levels
• Strong initiative and desire to learn and advance in the survey profession
• Basic comprehension and interpretation of site, boundary, highway, and utility plans

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• 4-year minimum experience as a Survey Field Technician I or a Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying
• Willing and able to travel 50% of the time
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
• Ability to perform physical movements and tasks such as bending, squatting, operating heavy tools, digging with a shovel, cutting line, and walking while carrying survey equipment and supplies

Work Environment

This role involves all outside fieldwork, working in various elements. Overtime averages 10-15 hours weekly.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norcross,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $18 - $24