Survey Instrument Operator

Timmons Group is seeking a full time Survey Instrument Operator in our Survey Group located in our Virginia Beach, VA office 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 Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveysOperates robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveysSets points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.)Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instrumentsMakes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control pointsAssists in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicleTravel may be required at timesPerforms other duties as assignedSkills/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 manualsAbility to read survey and engineering drawingsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometryMust 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 activitiesAbility to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are metHave a current state driver’s license and able to drive a vehiclePhysical 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.)Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent6 months of survey experience preferred (and/or the equivalent of additional training or courses in the field of surveying)