Field Survey Crew Member & Instrument Operator

EmergencyMD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical insurance

Long/short-term disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous PTO and company holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KFM Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Field Crew Member / Instrument Man to support boundary, topographic, and staking surveys across Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. You will operate GPS receivers, robotic total stations, data collectors, and levels, while assisting the Survey Party Chief to collect precise field data.

The role benefits from being outdoors, teamwork, and a pathway to career growth within a civil engineering and land-use consulting firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years field survey experience preferred; entry-level considered.
• Able to read construction plans and staking information.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Survey Party Chief with daily field surveying activities.
• Set up, operate, and maintain survey equipment including GPS receivers, robotic total stations, data collectors, and digital levels.
• Collect accurate field measurements and survey data for boundary, topographic, construction staking, utility, and as-built surveys.
• Drive survey vehicles to and from project sites while following all company safety policies.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and securely stored.
• Set hubs, stakes, nails, and other survey markers as directed.
• Record clear and accurate field notes and verify data completeness before leaving project sites.
• Identify and report field discrepancies, safety concerns, or potential project issues to the Party Chief.
• Assist with locating property corners, benchmarks, utilities, and control points.
• Clear brush and vegetation when necessary to establish survey lines and maintain visibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS equipment

Total stations

Data collectors

Field software

Trimble

Leica

Carlson

Job description

KFM Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Field Crew Member / Instrument Man to support boundary, topographic, and staking surveys across Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. You will operate GPS receivers, robotic total stations, data collectors, and levels, while assisting the Survey Party Chief to collect precise field data.

The role benefits from being outdoors, teamwork, and a pathway to career growth within a civil engineering and land-use consulting firm.