Field Survey Instrument Operator

Harris County Flood Control District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking an Instrument Rod Person to join our field surveying crew. You will operate survey instruments, collect data, and support topographic and layout surveys in a demanding outdoor environment.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year of survey-related experience, and a valid Texas Class C driver’s license. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Surveying Department.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in survey work or a similar field.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Prefer some college or an associate/technical degree in civil engineering, survey technology, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments (transit, level, theodolites, EDMs) to measure data and elevations.
• Perform field surveys including cross-sections, profiles, layouts, and topography.
• Improve operations and propose solutions using best practices.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records related to work activities.

Skills

Instrument operation

Field surveying

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Leica GPS

Total stations

AutoCAD

Carlson Software

Job description

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking an Instrument Rod Person to join our field surveying crew. You will operate survey instruments, collect data, and support topographic and layout surveys in a demanding outdoor environment.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year of survey-related experience, and a valid Texas Class C driver’s license. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Surveying Department.