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Survey Instrument Operator

Plano, TX, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate surveying instruments to collect field data for boundary, topographical, and construction stakeout surveys.

Role type

Entry-level Survey Instrument Operator

Builds

Field data for civil engineering and land surveying projects

Domain

Civil Engineering / Land Surveying

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operating total station, level, GPS, and data collectors; understanding standard survey procedures; physical endurance for carrying 50 lbs and hiking/climbing; providing field notes and sketches

Preferred skills

6 months of survey experience; additional training in surveying

Technologies

Total station, level, GPS, data collectors

Responsibilities

Participate in field crew operations for boundary and topographical surveys; operate survey instruments to collect data; maintain survey instruments; provide field notes and sketches

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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