Instrument Operator - Construction Staking

McAdams
Charlotte, NC

Who this role is best for

Best suited to entry-level candidates with a valid driver's license working in construction and geomatics.

Best fit for

  • Entry-level candidates with a valid driver's license and willingness to work outdoors in construction and geomatics.
    — “Must have a valid driver's license”
  • Individuals who thrive in physically demanding jobs and can maintain attention to detail during long hours of fieldwork.
    — “Must be able to stand or walk between 8 and 12 hours per day”
  • Candidates who can represent the company professionally and build relationships with clients and peers.
    — “Maintains good client relations to foster and perpetuate long-term relationships”

Things to consider

  • The role may require weekend, overtime, and overnight work, which could impact personal time and flexibility.
    — “Weekend, overtime, overnight work, and travel may be required”
  • The position involves handling heavy equipment and physical labor, which may not be suitable for all candidates.
    — “Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to follow procedures and maintain safety standards in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures”
  • Highlight your experience in working with surveying instruments and data collection techniques.
    — “Understands the basic operation of surveying equipment and data collection standards and guidelines”
  • Showcase your organizational skills by mentioning your ability to manage supplies and equipment efficiently.
    — “Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are loaded in the company vehicle”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate field surveying
  • maintaining equipment
Typical background
entry-level geomatics

Skills & requirements

Required

SurveyingEquipment MaintenanceData Collection

Preferred

Surveying Equipment Operation

Stack & domain

PunctualityDependability

About the role

Original posting from McAdams via Greenhouse

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

Geomatics entry-level position within the survey crew team that assists with field surveying activities, equipment maintenance, and data collection.

Key Responsibilities

Assists and takes directions from survey crew chief to complete daily work activities.

Understands the basic operation of surveying equipment and data collection standards and guidelines.

Properly sets up backsight, foresight, and survey instruments to ensure work accuracy.

Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are loaded in the company vehicle.

Assists crew chief with company truck maintenance, cleanliness, and the daily stowing of surveying equipment.

Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures.

Executes JHAs accurately and participates in pre- and post-job briefs.

Responsible for escalating potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.

Maintains good client relations to foster and perpetuate long-term relationships.

Represents McAdams in the field with a professional image through proper conduct and presentable appearance.

Follows guidelines and company standards set forth by the Geomatics department.

Skills + Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.

No experience required, but must be willing to learn.

Hardworking and detail-oriented.

Punctual and dependable.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations

will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions.

Work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking, as well as common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.

Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping, often with repetitive motion.

Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Must be able to stand or walk between 8 and 12 hours per day.

Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.

Weekend, overtime, overnight work, and travel may be required.

Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com. 

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Source: McAdams careers (Greenhouse)

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