What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Instrument Operator position at PS&S?
Overview:
The Instrument Operator will join our surveying group in Nassau County in our Woodbury office. The successful candidate must possess general knowledge of land surveying principles and practices and must be able to perform under the direction of the Survey Crew Chief. This position will be based in Nassau County at our Woodbury office.
Responsibilities:
What We Offer
PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where differences and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients. PS&S is ranked among the top national design firms by Engineering News Record (and among the top 15 national engineering firms in pharmaceuticals). Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels.
Position Summary
The Instrument Operator will join our surveying group in Nassau County in our Woodbury office. The successful candidate must possess general knowledge of land surveying principles and practices and must be able to perform under the direction of the Survey Crew Chief. This position will be based in Nassau County at our Woodbury office.
- Assist in the coordination of field activities, including the effective operations, performance, and maintenance of all survey equipment.
- Possess field experience in all types of land surveying, including boundary, topographic, utility, and construction stake-out, along with a history in data collection and instrument operations.
- Operate field equipment such as conventional total stations and data collectors and providing support to tasks assigned by the Crew Chief.
- May oversee a field crew's daily operations of all field activities including boundary, topographic and as built surveys, and construction layout.
- Perform all other duties assigned by management.
- 3 years of land survey experience HS Diploma or G.E.D.
- Good working knowledge and proficiency with modern survey devices and modern survey methods, including competence in operating conventional total stations and data collector to include setting up, modifying settings as need arises, and ability to perform simple calculations, compute offsets and points.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and related personnel.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
- Physical ability to work outdoors on project sites that may extend several miles, carry equipment, and walk throughout the day.
- Experience with Leica total stations and scanners a plus.
- Working knowledge of Static and RTK GPS desired but not required.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
What We Offer
- We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
- We foster an up-beat, creative, and collaborative working environment.
- We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid, on-site, and remote on some occasions.
- We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $74,000. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.
**This position may be subject to New York State prevailing wage laws as outlined in Articles 8 and 9 of the New York State Labor Law. The prevailing wage rates are determined by the New York State Department of Labor and can vary based on the location and type of work.
PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where differences and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $62,000 - $74,000
