Instrument Operator - Surveying

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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 partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design.

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

• 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 back site, 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 JHA’s accurately and participates with pre and post job briefs.
• Responsible for escalating potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Maintains good client relations to foster and perpetuate a long‑term relationship.
• Represents McAdams in the field with professional image through proper conduct and presentable appearance.
• Follow guidelines and company standards set forth by the Geomatics department.

• 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.

The following describes the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Work is primarily outdoors under varying environmental conditions.

• Long‑term standing and frequent walking, with exposure to common site hazards.
• Manually handling tools and equipment for picking, pinching, typing, and repetitive motion.
• Carrying, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Standing or walking between 8–12 hours a day.
• 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.

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