DescriptionSurvey Technician - Instrument OperatorNew Cumberland, PAPrimary ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform pre-departure routines such as: loading equipment, loading supplies, uploading data, and review of daily assignments. Responsible for making sure the vehicle is equipped and supplied for daily assignments.
- Immediately familiarize and conform to current N&W survey standards.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and follow safety protocol set forth.
- Perform tasks as directed for daily assignments.
- Ensure equipment batteries are fully charged for daily use.
- Keep an updated record inventory of the truck contents. Any malfunctioning, broken, lost, or stolen equipment must be reported to the Crew Chief and/or Chief of Surveys.
- Unload equipment as instructed at the end of each day.
- Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure surveying equipment is properly cleaned, adjusted, and in good working condition.
- Use professional conduct when dealing with co-workers, clients, observers and/or passers-by.
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency (GED) is required.
- Current valid driver's license is required.
- Proficiency using survey equipment preferred. Ability to download/upload survey related information in data collector, as well as to perform necessary calculations to be able to perform required field work will be advantageous to attaining this position.
- Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communications is required.
- Ability to follow instruction/direction is required.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationship with office and field personnel is required.
- Ability to work well under pressure, while maintaining composure and professionalism in all situations is required.
- Proficient in basic MS Office applications is required.
- Frequent overnight stays and travel will be required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.Physical Demands:The position requires the ability to use fingers/hands, talk, stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, kneel and/or crouch. The position requires the ability to lift and carry roughly 40-70 lbs. The position requires the following specific types of vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:Employee will need to be able to work in inclement outdoor weather conditions. Employee will work within and along: construction sites, high volume traffic areas, heavily wooded areas, waterways, occupied rails, heights over 6 feet, and precarious places. Employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, harmful insects, and harmful wildlife. Employee will be exposed to various other job related or site specific hazards.