Survey Instrument Operator

Job Description
Timmons Group is seeking a full time Survey Instrument Operator in our Survey Group located in our Ashburn, VA office.The Instrument Operator assists Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering and land surveying by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys
Operates robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys
Sets points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.)
Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
Makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points
Assists in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle
Travel may be required at times
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to read survey and engineering drawings
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry
Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and surveying activities
Ability to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
Have a current state driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle
Physical demands include:
▪ Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain.
▪ All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors ▪
Other physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.)