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Survey Instrument Operator

Staunton, VA, us💼 Full-time💰 $43,680–$43,680🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-27

Core

Operates surveying instruments to collect data for boundaries, topographical, and design surveys, and sets points for construction stakeout projects.

Role type

Field Survey Instrument Operator

Builds

Construction stakeout projects (curb, gutters, sewers, waterlines, bridges) and topographical/boundary surveys

Domain

Civil Engineering / Land Surveying

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operating robotic total stations, levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors; reading survey and engineering drawings; applying mathematical concepts (trigonometry, geometry); carrying up to 50 lbs of equipment over varied terrain; working in all-weather outdoor conditions; hiking, climbing, and vegetation management

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers, data collectors

Responsibilities

Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys; Operates robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys; Sets points on construction stakeout projects; Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments; Makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on field work

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