Survey Instrument Operator

Take Your Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Instrument Operator!  As a survey Crew Instrument Operator at Kleinfelder you would have the opportunity to be part of one the largest and fastest growing land development firms in the country. You will have a chance to work with a team of survey professionals with over 75 years experience. Our survey department works together as team to ensure everyone is prepared for every project. This gives you the opportunity to not only succeed but to excel at your job giving you the opportunity to grow and move up in Kleinfelder. We work on a variety of projects from boundary to topography, construction stakeout, rail stakeout, building columns and road mapping, there is nothing we don't do. This is an exciting opportunity to see different parts of Virginia and different parts of the country. We travel quite a bit so if you are feeling adventures Kleinfelder will be perfect for you. Our projects vary in location, one week you may be in the back country of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the next it could be the Capital, Washington D.C. or the City of Richmond. Kleinfelder provides the opportunity for your continued education allowing you to work and learn more in your specific field.

Responsibilities

• Complete site control, boundary reconnaissance, construction staking and topographic, surveys
• Assist with all aspects of the daily crew assignment to include maintenance of survey equipment and supplies
• Utilize electronic distance measuring equipment, GPS receivers and electronic data collectors to perform surveying tasks
• Provide assistance to other survey crews when necessary and occasionally partner with other technical disciplines to complete assigned tasks
• Work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations
• Continually work to advance knowledge and learn new techniques and processes to include upgrades in technology and various types of surveying equipment

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stands; walks; uses hands to finger, handle or feel; reaches with hands and arms; stoops; kneels; crouches or crawls; talks and hears. Regularly climbs or balances. Occasionally sits
• Lifting Requirements: Frequently lifts up to 25 lbs. Regularly lifts up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs. Rarely lifts over 100 lbs
• Ability to frequently work outdoors and occasionally near moving mechanical parts and working in extreme heat and cold
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed at a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 to 5 years of experience working with robotic total stations and RTK GPS with VDOT experience
• Must have working knowledge and proficiency with Leica, Carlson, Topcon and/or Trimble robotic instruments, data collectors and/or GPS equipment
• Ability to write legibly and convey technical information as well as effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from co-workers, clients and the public
• Basic knowledge of mathematics to include addition/subtraction, multiplication and division and the types of measurements related to land surveying including linear, angular, elevations and unit systems conversion
• Effective communication skills with ability to work effectively with other technical professionals
• Current/valid State Driver's License with demonstrated safe driving practices required
• Must be able to obtain a background clearance for on-site access to work if required by the client
• Local residency or able to relocate at your own expense
• Will require out of town travel and overnight stays

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.