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Gessner Engineering LLC

Instrument Operator

Bryan, TX · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Land navigation and map reading competency * Willing to work alone and/or part of a small team * Physical fitness and dexterity including the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, cross fences when ...

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College Planner - Sugar Land, TX

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Class 101 Sugar Land is hiring a college planner to work with high school students through their ... Building relationships with students to empower them to navigate the college process * Encouraging ...

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Instrument Operator

Gessner Engineering LLC

Bryan, TX • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description


The Instrument Operator operates and maintains all survey equipment, work under the direction of the Party Chief, collects and downloads survey data, directs loading and storage of equipment and maintains safety standards. The role of the Instrument man is to assist the Party Chief as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Party Chief as directed

• Understand procedures and operation of all surveying equipment, i.e. Static GPS, RTK, GPS, conventional total station, data collectors, levels, pipeline locator and magnetometer

• Ensure that all equipment is in proper working order

• Provide daily maintenance and security of equipment

• Report all damaged and defective equipment to appropriate Supervisor

• Supervise and assist with loading of equipment, boats, off-road vehicles

• Mentor/train rod person (new team members) on proper survey procedures and operation of equipment

• Assist Party Chief as needed with daily operations including review of project related drawings

• Complete daily status forms prior to departure from office MS Planner or DFR

• Proper storage of equipment

• Preparation of field notes; understand how to write and read field notes and maps

• Assume responsibilities of party chief in his absence

Qualifications & Skills 

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • 4+ years of Survey Experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Land navigation and map reading competency
  • Willing to work alone and/or part of a small team
  • Physical fitness and dexterity including the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, cross fences when gates are unavailable, and stand or walk long periods - working outdoors in varying weather condition in varying terrain

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

  • AutoCAD experience in drafting or use of Carlson plugin
  • Current FAA Part 107 certification
  • Experience with Leica robotic total station and GNSS

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Gessner Engineering does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or similar) at this time.


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