Field Instrument Operator: Survey & Data Pro

Primoris Services Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award‑winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline is seeking Instrument Operators for upcoming projects nationwide. The role supports survey teams by providing accurate measurements and survey data to ensure project specifications are met.

Prior survey experience and proficiency with total stations, GPS, and data collection are essential. The position emphasizes fieldwork, collaboration with crews, and adherence to safety protocols while enabling involvement in energy sector infrastructure projects such as pipelines and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a surveyor, rod man or instrument operator.
• Proficient with total stations, GPS, laser scanners and data collectors.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise measurements using surveying instruments to support projects.
• Establish survey control points, benchmarks, and reference lines.
• Set up equipment for data collection and perform field surveys.
• Analyze data and generate survey reports and construction staking plans.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, standards, and safety rules.
• Coordinate with team members and assist junior staff as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot surveying equipment.

Skills

Surveying

Instrument operation

Total stations

GPS systems

Data collection

Education

High school diploma

Surveying-related degree preferred

Tools

Laser scanners

Laser levels

Data collectors

Job description

Primoris Pipeline is seeking Instrument Operators for upcoming projects nationwide. The role supports survey teams by providing accurate measurements and survey data to ensure project specifications are met.

Prior survey experience and proficiency with total stations, GPS, and data collection are essential. The position emphasizes fieldwork, collaboration with crews, and adherence to safety protocols while enabling involvement in energy sector infrastructure projects such as pipelines and