Field Survey Instrument Operator – Boundary & Topography

Timmonsgroup1; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group in Staunton, VA is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our Survey Group at the Staunton office. The role supports Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs by collecting data for boundaries, topography, and design surveys using robotic total stations, GPS, and data collectors.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, field measurements, documentation, equipment maintenance, and potential travel. Strong reading, math, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read survey and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to routine and non-routine tasks and surveying activities.

Responsibilities

• Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys.
• Operates robotic total station, level, GPS receivers and data collectors in field surveys.
• Sets points on construction stakeout projects (curbs, gutters, inlets, sewers, etc.).
• Maintains survey equipment and vehicle.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Reading documents

Survey & geometry concepts

Independent work

Teamwork

Driver's license

Data interpretation

Mathematical skills

Tools

Robotic total station

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Job description

Timmons Group in Staunton, VA is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our Survey Group at the Staunton office. The role supports Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs by collecting data for boundaries, topography, and design surveys using robotic total stations, GPS, and data collectors.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, field measurements, documentation, equipment maintenance, and potential travel. Strong reading, math, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.