Field Boundary & Topographic Instrument Operator

Office of the County Engineer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Wellness

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation plans

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride)

Disability and life insurance

PSLF eligible for Public Service Loan

Job summary

Harris County in Houston, TX seeks a Survey Field Crew member to perform boundary and topographic surveys under the Survey Party Chief. You will load, maintain, and operate GNSS and total station equipment and work at accessible or challenging sites.

This full-time role requires at least 2 years as Rod Person, a valid Texas Driver's License, teamwork, endurance, and willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Rod Person on boundary and topographic surveys.
• Verifiable experience operating field instrumentation (total stations, GNSS rovers/receivers, data collectors).
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ample supplies and load/maintain equipment for the survey crew.
• Operate survey equipment including GNSS receivers, robotic and conventional instruments, levels.
• Access and work at job sites not easily reachable by vehicle or on foot.
• Report survey measurements and accuracies to the Survey Crew Chief.
• Assist with traffic control around the survey area.
• Maintain harmonious relationships and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and the public.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GNSS receivers

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Conventional levels

Survey instruments

Job description

Harris County in Houston, TX seeks a Survey Field Crew member to perform boundary and topographic surveys under the Survey Party Chief. You will load, maintain, and operate GNSS and total station equipment and work at accessible or challenging sites.

This full-time role requires at least 2 years as Rod Person, a valid Texas Driver's License, teamwork, endurance, and willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends. Salary is commensurate with experience.