Survey Instrument Operator

Are you ready to trade the ordinary office for a career that takes you outdoors, challenges your technical skills, and lets you play a key role in building communities? Join our growing Survey/Geospatial team in Brentwood, Tennessee, as a Survey Instrument Person, where you'll work on exciting land development, transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects that help shape the future of our region.   The Instrument Person supports survey field crews by assisting with data collection, equipment operation, construction staking, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and other field activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in land surveying and geospatial services. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.

The successful candidate will assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys. Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods. Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data. Upload and download all field data collections. May be required to drive the Survey vehicle. Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey. Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures. Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs. Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey. Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle. Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck.

High School/GED or equivalent. 2+ years of experience. Valid Driver’s license may be required. Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizing skills. Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment. Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment. Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others. Basic knowledge of math, geometry and trigonometry for the purpose of performing calculations. Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time. Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. Travel & Schedule Requirements : This position is based out of our Brentwood, TN office; however, travel is regularly required based on project needs. Candidates must be adaptable to changing schedules and willing to work at various project locations throughout the region. Training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities are provided for individuals interested in growing into future Crew Chief roles.   Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off