Instrument Tech Level III - Commercial Land Surveying
About The Position
EXACTA is a leading provider of land surveys and field management services for residential real estate — serving lenders, title insurers, attorneys, builders, and homeowners. In Texas, our Windrose Land Services division extends that expertise to commercial surveying and platting. Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Position Summary The Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Participate in the daily activities – as directed by Party Chief – of a two-to-three-person Field Survey Crew in the collection of on-the-ground survey data to produce various land surveys. This work is performed in an outdoor environment with various client settings and moderate noise levels. This job frequently requires the employee to stand, walk, use hands, tools, controls, reach with arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sit, use hands, read, talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 - 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should never attempt to lift more than 50 - 75 pounds without proper lifting aids unless otherwise approved by the COO. Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Position Schedule Monday through Friday, with some weekends required during seasonal months. Employees start and end their workday from Houston, TX 77041. Area Serviced Team members can work remotely from anywhere from Harris and surrounding counties.
Requirements
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Must be dependable and reliable regarding punctuality and attendance.
- Must be an effective communicator and a results-oriented team player.
- Must have a relentlessly positive, flexible, do-whatever-it-takes attitude.
- Must be poised under pressure and committed to excellent internal/external client service.
- Knowledge of basic field survey procedures, materials, and survey related equipment.
- Knowledge of basic First Aid for outdoor/work-related injuries.
- Able to operate and set up all survey related equipment and software with direction.
- Able to perform basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations.
- Able to work on, and be a positive member of a team.
- Able to interpret basic maps and other documents containing survey-related information.
- Level II plus:
- 6 months – 2 years’ experience as Instrument Man – Level II, or equivalent knowledge/expertise.
- Must possess advanced knowledge of Windrose field procedures.
- Ability to operate most equipment without supervision.
- Ability to take point on most aspects of field work as directed by Party Chief.
- Ability to work on any Field Crew with minimal instruction/training by Party Chief.
Responsibilities
- Works with and as directed by Party Chief to collect survey data in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the operation and daily maintenance of all assigned equipment and work vehicle(s) as directed by Party Chief.
- Ensure that equipment is secure, charged, and ready to operate.
- Ensure that work vehicle is stocked with necessary supplies.
- Download and upload survey data – including field notes, data collector files and project photos as directed by Party Chief.
- Works to ensure that Field Survey Crew represents the company in a positive, safe, ethical and professional manner in accordance with all Windrose/Exacta policies, procedures and work directives.
- Works with Party Chief to resolve internal/external customer issues in a prompt and professional manner.
- Communicates and works with Field Operations Manager for resolution(s) when necessary.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, managers, clients, and other parties as related to Windrose/Exacta’s services & overall business.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to meet business needs in a positive, safe, ethical, and professional manner.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Work Boot Allowance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Company Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Childbirth Recovery Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
