What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Instrument Operator position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Overview:
Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.
Responsibilities:
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Instrument Person to join our survey crew in Houston, TX!
Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.
- The successful candidate will assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys.
- Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods.
- Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data.
- Upload and download all field data collections.
- May be required to drive the Survey vehicle.
- Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
- Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
- Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
- Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.
- Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck.
- High School/GED or equivalent.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Valid Driver’s license may be required.
- Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizing skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
- Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment.
- Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others.
- Basic knowledge of math, geometry and trigonometry for the purpose of performing calculations.
- Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.
- Ability to traverse various types of terrain.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Frequently moves and transports equipment weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.
- Position equipment in proper locations. Constantly repositions self and equipment to collect data from the ground.
- Uses a hammer, shovel, machete and other equipment for the purpose of data collection.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Work outside the office is required to complete survey, site investigations, on-site reviews and meetings.
- Outdoor work requires the ability to move about uneven terrain, in wetlands, boating, and being around heavy equipment.
- Occasional exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
