Survey Instrument Technician
ArdurraFlagstaff, Arizona, United States • Arizona, United States • Prescott, Arizona, United States
Posted March 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Ardurra is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that blends deep industry experience with innovative solutions to serve both public and private clients. The company specializes in civil, coastal, hydraulic, and environmental engineering, providing comprehensive services from project and program management to grant application development and construction inspection. Its portfolio also spans architecture, transportation, aviation, and advanced GIS surveying, enabling integrated approaches to complex infrastructure challenges. Ardurra’s distinctive value lies in its ability to deliver customized, sustainable solutions that address flood control, wastewater treatment, and ecological resilience. The firm fosters a collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning and client‑focused problem solving.
Job Description
The Survey Instrument Operator I will be trained to operate various types of Survey equipment, including electronic total stations, GPS base stations and receivers, data collectors, digital levels, and automatic levels.
Requirements
- Arrive at work at assigned time, properly dressed, and prepared to work
- Assist Party Chief in researching and gathering of information
- Clear brush and trees using a machete and brush axe
- Properly wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
- Assist with location of boundary markers using magnetic location equipment
- Learn to set up electronic equipment and use data collector for the location of objects and lines
- Learn to use prescribed point and line coding and correctly save collected points
- Ensure the truck is fully equipped, organized and batteries charged daily
- Represent the company in a professional, polite, and respectful manner
- Learn proper field procedures for conducting various types of surveys
- Learn to identify toxic plants, dangerous animals, and insects
- Learn basic first aid
- Obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification course (company provided)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching