Survey Instrument Person

Firm Background

Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1990, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. (HHPR) is a firm of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors who provide comprehensive, integrated services for transportation facilities; site development; utility infrastructure; water resources; storm water facilities; parks; and residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial site development.

With a staff of over 120, we serve clients across Oregon and southwest Washington from our offices in Portland, Salem, Bend and Vancouver Washington.

We offer

Our culture is one of dedicated individuals who take our clients’ needs seriously while having fun. We support our teammates’ aspirations and provide the opportunity to achieve professional and personal goals. We are respectful of individuals’ personal lives and strive for an efficient and effective work life balance. It is because of this our employees have distinguished us with both national and regional awards for one of the Best Firms to Work For.

What we are seeking

Survey Instrument Person interested in joining our Portland, OR Survey team.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who is motivated and reliable and willing to learn.

Job Requirements

• No experience required; however survey experience is a plus.
• Job requires good communication and teamwork.
• Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass drug test.
• Occasionally may be required to work out of town/overnight for short periods of time.
• Be able to lift/carry up to 30 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to start early in the day.
• Requires stamina to manage the physical nature of the position, carry instruments, walk over rough terrain and cut down brush as needed.
• Reliable team member.

Job Duties

• Assist the Party Chief as needed.
• Knowledge of survey software or ability to learn a plus.
• Record tail gate meetings.
• Prepare daily reports as directed.
• Maintain legible clear notes and photo logs.
• Setup and operate survey equipment to collect survey data.
• Maintain hand tools and survey equipment.
• Carry equipment and work in all types of weather and terrain.
• Work independently when required.
• Safely operate hand tools and other equipment and demonstrate safe work habits.

License and Education

High School Diploma preferred or equivalent experience

Valid Driver License

Our Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits which include company contribution to employee 401(K) Retirement plan without requiring a match.  Health, Alternative Care, Vision and Dental benefits, company pays 100% of the premiums for employee and dependents.  Also, includes long term disability, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, with an opportunity for company stock ownership.

HHPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in the process of apply or interviewing due to a disability, please let us know. 

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