Rodman​/Instrument Operator

GFT's Atlanta office is seeking an experienced Rodman/Instrument Operator to join our survey team. If you have experience in Land Surveying or would like to enter the Land Surveying field, GFT offers you a challenging and rewarding opportunity as well as a smart solution to your career decision.

At GFT
, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

The Field Survey Tech will work in a transportation-oriented setting, including on roadways, highways, bridges, railroads, public and private sites.

• Operating the equipment necessary to collect survey data in an accurate manner and accurately locate points for mapping purposes.
• Prepare and maintain survey notes to company standards or verbal instructions.
• Operate the following equipment:
  Digital Levels, Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors, Laser Scanners and survey grade Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units.
• Utilize point codes during data collection to describe mapping features and line work.
• Travel 50-75% in-state, 10% out-of-state.

• A minimum of 1-5 years land surveying experience.
• Experience operating Digital Levels, Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors, Laser Scanners and survey grade Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decision in a timely manner
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures as directed by supervision
• Ability to coordinate and work in a team environment
• Must be capable of passing applicable safety training requirements
• Successfully pass FRA/DOT drug screening

• 10 Hour OSHA Certification
• CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Certification
• Familiarity with GDOT standards
• Experience with Leica survey equipment
• FAA Part 107 sUAS License

The range for this position is salary range is $30/hour - $35/hour.

Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Atlanta, GA

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full-time. Non-Exempt