Instrument Technician - Full Time, No Per Diem
Required skills
- Instrument Technician
- surveying instruments
- calculators
- control surveys
- topographic surveys
- boundary surveys
- mathematical calculations
- field checking
- plans
- specifications
Nice to have
- brush removal
- undergrowth removal
- line-of-sight
- dig ground
- pick
- shovel
Role summary
The Instrument Technician will perform essential duties in the field on various surveys, including control, topographic, and boundary. Responsibilities include operating surveying instruments and calculators, performing mathematical calculations and field checks, reading plans and specifications, identifying measurement errors, locating survey monuments, using tools like plumb rods and stakes, and ensuring safe working practices. The role requires physical stamina for occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and specific vision abilities, as well as mental focus for detailed work, problem-solving, and multitasking in a dynamic environment. The position is full-time, onsite, and requires authorization to work in the U.S.
JOB SUMMARY
The Instrument Technician must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Will work primarily in the field on control, topographic, boundary, and all other surveys as Instrument Technician of a two or three-person field crew at an assigned worksite.
INTER-RELATIONSHIPS
Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation, and various external customers, vendors, consultants, and governmental regulatory officials.
MAJOR TASKS
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line-of-sight.
- Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
- Read and understand plans and specifications.
- Know basic sources of measurement errors.
- Dig ground using a pick, shovel, and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
- Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.
- Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.
- Provide quality customer service.
- Know, understand, and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.
JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be experienced in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS
The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem solving, time pressures.
STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE
Topographic field hours are Mon-Sat 7:00 am to 5:00 pm; other hours and days may be necessary to meet the objectives of the position.
The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Travel
Travel to worksites may be required.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Drug-Free Workplace
This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.
AAP/EEO Statement
Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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