Geomatics Survey Equipment Operator

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New England Region

Responsibilities

• Perform various land surveying tasks under the direction of more senior Land Surveyors including:

• Operation, transport and setup of Robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment

• Land surveying including boundary line, topographic survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys

• Reconnaissance and recovery of land surveying markers through use of hand tools and digging

• Construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools

• Operation and maintenance of surveying equipment

• Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in reading, understanding, and evaluating the significance of survey, right-of-way, engineering, and architectural drawings with respect to each survey project

• Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Robotic Instruments and mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry

• Ability to learn and understand the basics of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys

• Able to think critically

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients

• AutoCAD experience desirable

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience or willingness to learn using standard survey equipment (i.e., RTK GPS, total station, levels)

• High school diploma or GED

• Willing to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements

• Ability to transport land surveying equipment, navigate and traverse through difficult terrain, environments, and wooded areas

• Must have a valid driver’s license 

• Must be able to lift 75lbs

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D desirable, but not required

• Experience with Leica survey equipment desirable, but not required

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Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

• Focus on learning, development, and career growth

• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

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