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Survey Instrument Operator I

Job Description - Survey Instrument Operator I

Ardurra is growing and looking for a Survey Instrument Operator I for our Knoxville, TN office.


Primary Function:


The Survey Instrument Operator I will be trained in operating various types of Survey equipment, including electronic total stations, GPS base stations and receivers, data collectors (survey controllers), drones, 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:



  • Assist in the completion of field surveys of various commercial, utility, and residential projects.

  • Provide support for Survey Party Chief and other crew members.

  • Assist in other general technical support as needed.

  • Collaborate with Engineers, Surveyors and CAD Technicians as assigned or needed.


Education and Experience Requirements:



  • High School or equivalent required

  • Ability to travel up to four nights per week required

  • Some previous survey experience preferred but not required

  • Basic Math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional work ethic

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work together with a team or individually. Must be team-oriented and self-motivated


Competencies



  • Accountability

  • Adaptability

  • Communication

  • Planning & Organization

  • Personal Development


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 candidates.


 


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