Instrument Person

Instrument Person Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Military leave Paid time off Paid military leave Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Safe work practices Blueprint specification interpretation Outdoor work Customer service English Practicing in the surveying industry Mid-level GPS Driver's License Driving Data collection Construction staking Total stations Hand tools 2 years Communication skills

Full Job Description Overview:

Are you passionate about precision? Love working outdoors and being the backbone of groundbreaking design and construction projects? Step into a role where technology meets terrain. We're looking for a motivated Instrument Person to join our high-performance Survey team in shaping skylines, roads, and everything in between. As an Instrument Person, you'll play a critical role in land surveying and construction staking, partnering with party chiefs, engineers, and project managers to deliver industry-leading geospatial data. From operating cutting-edge total stations and GPS equipment to interpreting field notes and site plans, you'll help lay the groundwork for the future of our built environment. Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Instrument Person for our Survey/Geospatial discipline in our Wilmington, NC office. Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us, and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow's industry leader.

Responsibilities:

Will work primarily in the field as Instrument Operator on a two or three-person field crew. Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight. Reads and understands 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 seamless customer service. Know, understand and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience required. Must be physically able to work long hours and carry heavy loads. Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills. Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements. Must be able to work in inclement weather. A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required. MVR will be checked and monitored. Travel required at times. Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to traverse various types of terrain. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Frequently moves and transports equipment weighing up to sixty (60) pounds. Position equipment in proper locations. Constantly repositions self and equipment to collect data from the ground. Uses a hammer, shovel, machete and other equipment for the purpose of data collection. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Work outside the office is required to complete survey, site investigations, on-site reviews and meetings. Outdoor work requires the ability to move about uneven terrain, in wetlands, boating, and being around heavy equipment. Occasional exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

What We Offer:

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success !