Survey Field Data Assistant

Position Summary:

• Atkins seeks an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our Orlando, FL staff as a Survey Field Data Assistant I. The candidate will be involved on Survey and Geomatics projects.

Typical duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Copies and scans field notes.
• Assists field supervisor (Geomaticist, Data Specialist, etc.) with all aspects of the daily workload.
• Sets up tripod and tribrachs over survey points.
• Cuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey, using brush hook, knife, ax, machete, chain saw or other cutting tools.
• Places survey stakes at designated points, as instructed.
• Cleans, carries and assumes responsibility for maintenance, proper use and safekeeping of all field instruments, equipment and tools.
• Ensures, through daily inspection, that survey vehicles have an adequate supply of equipment and materials for the day's operations.
• Maintains survey vehicles, parking area and office storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Requirements

• The appropriately qualified candidate will have the following core competencies and required experience:
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required;
• Three months related experience is required. Related prior experience as a rod person or instrument operator preferred.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions is vitally important.
• Ability to communicate effectively via electronic devices such as cell phones, radios, email, etc.
• Ability to work in a field and office environment, as well as ability to work in extreme heat and cold when working in the field.
• Ability to travel extensively out of town for work assignments