Instrument Operator/ Assistant Land Surveyor

Tesoro Group is seeking an Instrument Operator to work with one of our Land Development clients.

Our client is a multi-disciplined Survey and Engineering firm based in Minnesota. They have been in business since 1972 and have been experiencing rapid growth over the past decade. They are a national leader in renewable energy. The company has a strong Civil engineering backbone but has grown into a true multidimensional engineering company including Electrical, Environmental, Geotechnical, and Structural.

In this role the Instrument Person will:

• Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.
• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
• Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features..
• Record accurate and clear surveying notes
• Accurately record data points with data collector
• Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
• Adhere to the company's Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies

Physical Requirements

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances

Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations and proficiency with land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS is required.
• Good technical skills; process oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Comfortable working at heights and on water bodies as required.
• OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid or ability and willingness to acquire it
• Must be able to operate with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Team player, a "go getter," and having a positive attitude are a MUST
• Open and willingness to travel