Field Survey Instrument Operator

Westwood-Professional-Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Instrument Operator in the Dallas area to join a survey crew in the field.

This role involves collaborating with the Crew Chief to collect data for design activities, boundary surveying, and construction staking, with extensive travel to project sites. The position requires proficiency with GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors, and a willingness to relocate or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under guidance of a survey crew chief.
• Must operate a total station and GPS in static and RTK modes surveying activities.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with clean driving history.
• OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Discharge duties as requested by Crew Chief.
• Perform field work for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography for various project types.
• Organize survey truck, survey equipment and survey supplies as necessary.
• Operate GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors.
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies.
• Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are followed.

Skills

Under supervision

Independent problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in surveying/engineering tech

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Scanners

Data Collectors

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Instrument Operator in the Dallas area to join a survey crew in the field.

This role involves collaborating with the Crew Chief to collect data for design activities, boundary surveying, and construction staking, with extensive travel to project sites. The position requires proficiency with GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors, and a willingness to relocate or travel as needed.