Field Survey Instrument Operator (Robotic Total Station)

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

Job summary

Timmons Group is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join the Survey Group in Staunton, VA. The role supports land surveyors and party chiefs by applying civil engineering and surveying techniques and by collecting data for boundaries, topographic, and design surveys.

You will operate robotic total stations, levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors, set stakes on construction projects, perform routine maintenance, and maintain records of measurements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to read survey and engineering drawings.
• Strong math skills in trigonometry and geometry.
• Independent work style with teamwork and time management.

Responsibilities

• Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys.
• Operates robotic total station, level, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Sets construction stakeout points (curb and gutter, etc.).
• Conducts daily maintenance and upkeep of instruments.
• Makes sketches and records measurements of control points.
• Assists in maintaining survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle.
• Travel may be required; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & Interpreting

Survey drawings literacy

Trigonometry & geometry

Analytical thinking

Time management

Driver’s license

Physical stamina

Tools

Robotic total station

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Survey equipment

Job description

Timmons Group is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join the Survey Group in Staunton, VA. The role supports land surveyors and party chiefs by applying civil engineering and surveying techniques and by collecting data for boundaries, topographic, and design surveys.

You will operate robotic total stations, levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors, set stakes on construction projects, perform routine maintenance, and maintain records of measurements.