Field Survey Instrument Operator – Modern Tech

R. Joe Harris & Associates; Tega Cay (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc. is seeking a dependable Instrument Operator to join our surveying team in the field.

You will support field surveys, work closely with crew chiefs, and help deliver accurate, high-quality results on land development and civil site projects. The role requires basic surveying knowledge, the ability to operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors such as Trimble and Carlson.

Qualifications

• Basic land surveying principles required.
• Familiarity with GPS receivers and total stations.
• Experience with Trimble and Carlson data collectors preferred.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field surveys including topographic, boundary, location/design, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Operate surveying instruments including total stations, robotic total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors (Trimble, Carlson).
• Collect accurate field data and document for project deliverables.
• Support the survey crew chief with project setup, data transfer, and equipment management.

Skills

Survey basics

GPS & Total Stations

Math skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tools

Trimble devices

Carlson data collectors

Job description

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc. is seeking a dependable Instrument Operator to join our surveying team in the field.

You will support field surveys, work closely with crew chiefs, and help deliver accurate, high-quality results on land development and civil site projects. The role requires basic surveying knowledge, the ability to operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors such as Trimble and Carlson.