Survey Instrument Operator II

Ardurra is seeking an Instrument Operator II to join our staff in Cape Coral, Florida. This is a full-time position requiring at least 6 months of experience, a good attitude and the ability to work with a team.

Primary Function:

The Survey Instrument Operator II operates various types of Survey equipment, including electronic total stations, GPS base stations, and receivers, data collectors (survey controllers), digital levels, and automatic levels. Instrument Operators are responsible for keeping the survey truck and equipment clean, organized, and batteries charged and ready for each daily work assignment. As part of the field survey crew/team, Instrument Operators work under supervision to assist the Survey Crew Chief on a day-to-day basis to do Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Construction Layout, Utility Surveys, and other types of surveying as assigned.

Primary Duties:

• Arrive at work on time, properly dressed, and prepared to go to work
• Assist Survey Crew Chief in researching and gathering of information
• Clear brush and trees on lines using a machete and brush axe
• Properly set up appropriate safety signs and cones
• Properly wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
• Assist in location of metallic markers using magnetic location equipment
• Capable of properly setting up tripods with optical and/or laser plummet over specified points on even and uneven terrain
• Keeps work truck well organized, clean, and stocked with day-to-day supplies
• Manages batteries well by keeping them charged and clean
• Capable of setting up new projects in data collector
• Capable of uploading and downloading files to and from data collector
• Uses prescribed point and line coding, and correctly saves collected points
• Represent the company in a respectful, polite, and professional manner
• Understands proper field procedures for conducting various types of surveys
• Identifies toxic plants, dangerous animals, and insects
• Capable of performing basic first aid
• Obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification course (company provided)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• > 6 months of experience, candidate must have a functional understanding of basic field crew operations
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to work and carry heavy objects in extreme weather conditions and harsh terrain
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem Solving & Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Functional with Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Must be team-oriented and self-motivated
• Must have a valid Driver's license

Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Planning & Organization
• Personal Development

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. Work requires using a machete, shovel and sledgehammer or other appropriate tools. Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. over rough terrain may be required. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of field equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. Able to get in and out of vehicle multiple times a day; drive 30 to 60 miles daily. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. The employee works outside in all types of weather conditions, possibly for extended periods of time. The terrain may be rough, steep, wet or swampy. Vegetation may be dense, and insects, snakes or animals may be encountered.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidate.

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