JOB SUMMARY The Instrument Technician must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Will work primarily in the field on control, topographic, boundary, and all other surveys as Instrument Technician of a two or three-person field crew at an assigned worksite.INTER-RELATIONSHIPSEmployees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation, and various external customers, vendors, consultants, and governmental regulatory officials.MAJOR TASKSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line-of-sight.Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.Read and understand plans and specifications.Know basic sources of measurement errors.Dig ground using a pick, shovel, and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.Provide quality customer service.Know, understand, and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTSMust be experienced in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.MENTAL DEMANDSThe following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem solving, time pressures.STANDARD WORK SCHEDULETopographic field hours are Mon‑Sat 7:00 am to 5:00 pm; other hours and days may be necessary to meet the objectives of the position. The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.WORK AUTHORIZATION / SECURITY CLEARANCEMust be authorized to work in the United States.TRAVELTravel to worksites may be required.E-VERIFYThis employer participates in E-Verify.DRUG‑FREE WORKPLACEThis position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.AAP / EEO STATEMENTTopographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#J-18808-Ljbffr
JOB SUMMARY The Instrument Technician must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Will work primarily in the field on control, topographic, boundary, and all other surveys as Instrument Technician of a two or three-person field crew at an assigned worksite.INTER-RELATIONSHIPSEmployees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation, and various external customers, vendors, consultants, and governmental regulatory officials.MAJOR TASKSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line-of-sight.Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.Read and understand plans and specifications.Know basic sources of measurement errors.Dig ground using a pick, shovel, and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.Provide quality customer service.Know, understand, and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTSMust be experienced in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.MENTAL DEMANDSThe following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem solving, time pressures.STANDARD WORK SCHEDULETopographic field hours are Mon‑Sat 7:00 am to 5:00 pm; other hours and days may be necessary to meet the objectives of the position. The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.WORK AUTHORIZATION / SECURITY CLEARANCEMust be authorized to work in the United States.TRAVELTravel to worksites may be required.E-VERIFYThis employer participates in E-Verify.DRUG‑FREE WORKPLACEThis position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.AAP / EEO STATEMENTTopographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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