Instrument Operator

Survey Field Crew Member

Works as a member of a Survey Field Crew under the direct supervision of the Survey Party Chief. Performs boundary, topographic, and other land surveys for Harris County properties and rights-of-way.

Job duties include maintaining supplies and equipment, operating survey equipment, working in various conditions, reporting survey measurements, assisting with traffic control, and maintaining effective communication.

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Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Rod Person working on boundary and topographic surveying projects, with experience in other types of surveying. Must have verifiable experience in operating field instrumentation and equipment.

Licensure: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Must possess the skills to work effectively and efficiently within a team, basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions, physical strength and stamina, willingness to work in various weather and working conditions.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement: In accordance with Harris County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week. Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.; frequent walking, standing, and sitting; reaching; ascending/descending stairs; ascending/descending channel slopes; and walking across uneven terrain. Subjected to outdoor environment situations and inclement weather conditions on a daily basis. Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic and four-wheel drive controls.

Featured Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance. Wellness. Professional development opportunities. Flexible spending accounts. 457 deferred compensation plans. Retirement pension (TCDRS). Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program). Disability and life insurance. Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.