Field Instrument Operator & Land Surveyor

LeCraw Engineering, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking an Instrument Operator / Land Surveyor for their Fort Worth, TX office. The role involves operating surveying instruments, assisting the Party Chief, and performing field surveys with a three-person crew.

Responsibilities include loading equipment, testing gear, collecting data, and gathering precise measurements for boundaries and elevations. Teamwork and reliability are essential in this field position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in land surveying or related role.
• Ability to operate surveying instruments and perform basic field calculations.
• Familiarity with surveying procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload surveying supplies and equipment from trucks.
• Inspect and test survey equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Operate surveying instruments such as data collectors, Total Stations, levels, and GPS-RTK receivers under supervision.
• Conduct field work to determine locations of features on land surfaces.
• Assist in gathering measurements of lines, angles, points, areas, elevations, and boundaries.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data and work performed.
• Provide basic guidance to Rodmen as directed by the Party Chief.
• Perform additional survey tasks as directed by the Party Chief.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Reliability

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Total Stations

GPS-RTK

Data Collectors

Levels

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking an Instrument Operator / Land Surveyor for their Fort Worth, TX office. The role involves operating surveying instruments, assisting the Party Chief, and performing field surveys with a three-person crew.

Responsibilities include loading equipment, testing gear, collecting data, and gathering precise measurements for boundaries and elevations. Teamwork and reliability are essential in this field position.