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Position: Instrument Operator / Field Technician

Location: Lenexa, KS

Instrument Operator / Field Technician

GBA is a multi-disciplinary, engineering consulting company that has
been doing business throughout the Midwest since 1969. Our Survey Group
is seeing continued growth and is seeking an Instrument Operator in our
Lenexa, Kansas office. This person will assist the Crew Chief with the
day to day operations of collecting survey data.

Responsibilities:

– Assists in operating all survey equipment including: Robotic Total
Station, GPS, Data collector, and 3D scanners (knowledge/experience
operating Trimble Access is a plus)
– Collect information needed to carry out new surveys using source
maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other
relevant information.
– Accurately reduce field notes
– Assist with performing boundary, ALTA, topographic, bathymetric,
route surveys, and construction staking and layout

Qualifications:

– High School Diploma or equivalent degree
– Drivers license with clean driving record
– Use of hand tools (hammer, machete, ax, chainsaw, etc.)
– Punctuality Proven record of punctual attendance
– Basic knowledge of electronic devices
– Attention to detail
– Proven ability to take direction and perform duties as required by
the Crew Chief
– Perform duties in an outdoor environment in various field settings
(rural, urban, highways)
– Ability to work outside in a variety of climate situations for
extended periods of time. The terrain may be rough, steep, wet or
swampy. Vegetation may be dense, and insects, snakes or animals may
be encountered.
– Occasional out of town travel may be required
– Overtime is occasionally required to accommodate project deadlines

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Work requires using a machete, shovel and
sledgehammer or other appropriate tools. Lifting and carrying equipment
weighing up to 50 lbs. over rough terrain may be required. Hand-eye
coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of field equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required
to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate
objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, speak, and
hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop,
kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. Able to get in and out of vehicle
multiple times a day; drive 30 to 60 miles daily. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus. Physical and Lift Test required.