Land Survey Instrument Person

at  Fisher Associates

Description:
Are you passionate about the great outdoors, precision measurements, and the latest in surveying technology? Do you thrive on tackling challenges head-on and delivering accurate, high-quality results? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Land Survey Instrument Person!

WHO WE ARE:

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. is a consulting engineering and professional services firm serving the Transportation, Land Development and Energy market sectors. Our comprehensive services include landscape architecture, planning, engineering, environmental, survey, GIS and construction representation. We are headquartered in Rochester NY, with eight offices throughout NY, PA and TX.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of surveying experience preferred.
• Experience in operating electronic survey instrumentation including total stations, levels, GPS, and data collectors.
• Customer Service and Client Relations experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles, land surveying terminology, and field survey methods and techniques.
• Exhibit behaviors that align with the Fisher Values: Aspire to Excellence, Teamwork and Respect, Owning our Results and Empowered Employees.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships adhering to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Aspire to excellence, consistently seek to improve, and demonstrate high-quality work at all levels.
• Team player: collaborate effectively at all levels; treat coworkers, clients, and vendors with respect in all interactions; seek to listen effectively, understand others, and build trust.
• Own and accept responsibility for results.
• Honest, transparent, and trustworthy.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound judgement.
• Excellent and professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exhibit flexibility with assignments, workflow, or project changes
• Listen and respond to feedback in a positive manner.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Good work ethic and willingness to learn.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive a company vehicle.
• Traveling on a regular basis to project sites located throughout New York and Pennsylvania.
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds
• Ability to sit, stand and walk
• Able to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS ROLE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Set up and operate a variety of surveying instruments, including total station, data collector, level, scanner, and GPS in gathering survey data for topographic, boundary, ALTA, construction stakeout, and utility surveys.
• Cutting and clearing brush and trees from line of survey, using brush hook, machete, chain saw or other cutting tools.
• Read and interpret various types of maps and plans.
• Complete neat field notes and sketches
• Maintain survey equipment. Keep it clean and dry. Report any broken or damaged equipment to the Party Chief.
• Ensure that batteries for all equipment are fully charged on a nightly basis.
• Keep survey truck stocked with necessary supplies and tools. Keep it swept out and cleaned as needed.
• Keep equipment room cleaned and organized. Keep track of supplies (flagging, paint, caps, lath, rebar, etc.) to ensure an adequate supply is on hand.
• Assisting the Party Chief as directed.
• Effectively coordinate with other sectors and service lines to as necessary to fulfill project needs.
  Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive a company vehicle.
• Traveling on a regular basis to project sites located throughout New York and Pennsylvania.
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds
• Ability to sit, stand and walk
• Able to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field