Rodman​/Instrument Operator

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects with the best people in the industry, the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We are seeking a Survey/Instrument Operator to join our Atlanta, GA team! Come join us!

• Hold prism pole, GNSS rover pole or level rod at designated points to assist in determining positions, elevations, and laying out stakes for map making, construction, land, and other surveys.
• Keep truck stocked with supplies and maintain condition of all survey equipment.
• Perform field work and related manual labor in support of land surveying operations.
• Move a range pole or level rod over all types of terrain to obtain elevations, contours, location, elevation and dimension of land features.
• Move prism pole into proper horizontal and vertical positions for accurate data collection.
• Data Collector operation.
• Assist survey crew in setting up equipment and preparing job site for survey.
• Prepare truck daily with necessary equipment to perform survey work.
• Remove obstacles/clear brush and trees away from survey line.
• Work as part of a crew under the direction of a crew chief.
• Report for work at Battery Atlanta office each workday.
• Perform rod technician position duties and train new rod technicians once proficient.
• Learn how to use field instruments and maintain instruments in good working order.
• Operate all field instruments including levels, total stations, GPS units, and data collectors.
• Perform basic calibrations to all field equipment.
• Operate a data collector for various survey applications.
• Perform basic first aid if required.
• Be able to learn and comprehend the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Survey manual.
• Inscribe basic field notes including level notes.
• Monitor project‑related, on‑site issues and provide input for production improvement.
• Participate in continuing education classes identified as important to improve skills.
• Supervise field crew on an as‑needed basis during absence of Field Superintendent or Party Chief.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hold a High School Diploma or GED (some college preferred).
• Candidate must have a clean driving record.
• Strong basic arithmetic and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for long distances daily if required.

• Familiar with working outside in all seasons.
• Previous land survey experience preferred but not necessary.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life/AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

We strive to be the most sought‑after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique values‑driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

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