Survey Instrument Operator II

Ardurra is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator II to join our team in Dallas, TX.

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector.

We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally.

As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects.

These are projects that can positively impact people’s lives.

Primary Function:

The Survey Instrument Operator II operates various types of Survey equipment, including electronic total stations, GPS base stations, and receivers, data collectors (survey controllers), digital levels, 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:


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


* Assist Survey Crew Chief in researching and gathering 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


* Capable of performing basic first aid


* Obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification course (company provided)

Education and Experience Requirements:


* High School Diploma or equivalent


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


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


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