Survey Instrument Operator

Job Description
Timmons Group is currently seeking aSurvey Instrument Operatorto join our Survey Group located in ourEllicott City, MDoffice location. 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 Responsibilitiesof a successful candidateinclude but are not limited to:
Participate in Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys
Learnto operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
Under the guidance of a Party Chief, workson construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
Learns daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches
Must be able to work in a team environment, and also be willing to work in all types of weather
Skills/Requirementsof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
High school diploma/GED
Ideal candidates will have six (6) months of survey experience (and/or the equivalent of additional training or courses in the field of surveying)
Ideal candidates willpossess a thorough understanding of standard survey procedures and instruments
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.)