Instrument Operator - Surveying New Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
McAdams Co, Winston Salem, NC, United States
Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, United States
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 seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
Geomatics entry‑level position within the survey crew team that assists with field surveying activities, equipment maintenance, and data collection.
Key Responsibilities
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
Skills + Experience
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
Work Environment + Physical Demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions.
Work will involve long‑term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.
Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to stand up or walk between 8-12 hours a day.
Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
Weekend and overtime and/or 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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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 seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
Geomatics entry‑level position within the survey crew team that assists with field surveying activities, equipment maintenance, and data collection.
Key Responsibilities
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
Skills + Experience
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
Work Environment + Physical Demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions.
Work will involve long‑term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.
Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to stand up or walk between 8-12 hours a day.
Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
Weekend and overtime and/or 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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