CareerPlan

Survey Instrument Operator

Plano, TX, usFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11

Core

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

Role type

Junior field survey instrument operator

Builds

Field data for civil engineering and land surveying projects

Domain

Civil engineering / Land surveying

Required skills

Operating total station, level, GPS, and data collectors; Field data collection; Instrument maintenance; Field note documentation; Physical endurance (carrying 50 lbs, hiking, climbing); Team collaboration

Preferred skills

6 months of survey experience; Understanding of standard survey procedures

Technologies

Total station, Level, GPS, Data collectors

Responsibilities

Participate in field crew operations; Operate survey instruments; Maintain instruments; Provide field notes and sketches; Work in all-weather outdoor environments

Seniority

Entry-level / Junior