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The Instrument Operator assists Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering and land surveying by performing the following duties.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:\nCollects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys\nOperates robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys\nSets points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.)\nConducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments\nMakes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points\nAssists in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle\nTravel may be required at times\nPerforms other duties as assigned\nSkills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals\nAbility to read survey and engineering drawings\nAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry\nMust possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and surveying activities\nAbility to work independently as well as part of team with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met\nHave a current state driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle\nPhysical demands include: •Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain.\nAll-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors\nOther physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.)\nCompensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $21/hr.-$29/hr. This position is eligible for overtime. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.\n The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWe are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.\nTimmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.\nTimmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 22 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. 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