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McAdams
Instrument Operator - Construction Staking
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Grinder or Sharpener operates grinding machinery used to sharpen metal tools and blades.
$42,335 / year median in North Carolina
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Instrument Operator - Construction Staking McAdams United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 2100 South Tryon Street (Show on map) Jul 02, 2026 McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people. Position Purpose Entry-level position as part of a survey crew to assist with field surveying activities, including the maintenance of all survey equipment. Essential Functions + Responsibilities Be assigned to a team that is responsible for surveying land and collecting data about land conditions prior to development projects
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as Leica/Nikon, digital and automatic levels and various survey related software
Move and carry all surveying instruments at job sites across various kinds of landscapes
Use well-established standards to record survey measurements and descriptive data using data collectors and GPS
All work is outdoors and crews work in all weather conditions Qualifications Willing to learn
Hardworking and detail-oriented
Able to work with a team respectfully and effectively (including both peers and supervisors)
Punctual and dependable
Candidates must have a valid driver's license
Candidates will have to successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com. Please read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.