Total Station Operator

Description

Northern Concrete is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Total Station Operator to join our construction team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the accurate layout and construction of our projects. Your primary responsibilities will include operating surveying instruments, coordinating field data, and maintaining a high level of precision throughout the construction process.

Responsibilities:

• Layout construction sites for the installation of footings, walls, and flatwork.
• Assist wall crews in the accurate placement of anchor bolts and reinforcement of walls and footings.
• Check elevation/verify with plans and set heights.
• Perform various administrative duties.
• Review all plans.
• Load field data into the computer.
• File jobs.
• Relay information from the field to Supervisor and CAD department.
• Create accurate field notes for use in job binders.
• Maintain inventory on van.
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms.
• Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.
• Position and hold the vertical rods or targets.
• Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points.
• Lay out grids and determine horizontal and vertical controls.
• Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine the adequacy of data.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles used by surveying crews.
• Coordinate re-digs and relay info to the supervisor.
• Ensure all soil conditions are acceptable for the placement of concrete.
• Ensure all side banks and jumps are safety ensured for NCC employees.
• Responsible for stopping pours if placement isn’t eye/plan ready.
• Needs to have a supervisor's eye and report any failure of systems/process procedures.
• Help plan the schedule, including communicating factors that will influence the schedule.
• Reporting of all total station checklist items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Total Station Operator or similar role in construction.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining surveying instruments (Trimble experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of construction safety protocols.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicle.