Survey Instrument Operator II

Ardurra is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator II to join our staff in Tampa, FL.

This is a full-time position requiring at least 6 months survey field experience, a good attitude, and the ability to work with a team.

Primary Function:

Must have knowledge of and be able to operate total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors (survey controllers), and automatic levels.

Primary Duties:


* Arrive at work on time, properly dressed, and prepared to go to work.


* Assist Survey Crew Chief in researching and gather of information.


* Clear brush and trees on lines using a machete and brush axe.


* Properly set up appropriate safety signs and cones.


* Properly wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing.


* Assist in location of metallic markers using magnetic location equipment.


* Capable of properly setting up tripods with optical and/or laser plummet over specified points on even and uneven terrain.


* Keeps work truck well organized, clean, and stocked with day-to-day supplies.


* Manages batteries well by keeping them charged and clean.


* Capable of setting up new projects in data collector.


* Capable of uploading and downloading files to and from data collector.


* Uses prescribed point and line coding and correctly saves collected points.


* Represent the company in a respectful, polite, and professional manner.


* Understands proper field procedures for conducting various types of surveys.


* Identifies toxic plants, dangerous animals, and insects.

Education and Experience:


* High School or equivalent required


* > 6 months of experience, candidate must have a functional understanding of basic field crew operations.


* Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


* Ability to work and carry heavy objects in extreme weather conditions and harsh terrain.


* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


* Functional with Microsoft Word, and Excel.


* Must be team-oriented and self-motivated.


* Must have valid Florida Driver’s license.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work requires using a machete, shovel and sledgehammer or other appropriate tools.

Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

over rough terrain may be required.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of field equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to clim...