Field Survey Technician — Outdoor, Hands-On with Trimble Gear

STV; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking a motivated Survey Instrument Operator to join our Texas survey services team in Midlothian, TX. You will support field activities for transportation and infrastructure projects using Trimble GPS and Robotic Total Station equipment.

You will learn to read plans, assist the party chief, and perform surveying tasks outdoors with a focus on safety and accuracy. Travel up to 50% and night shifts may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in surveying, construction layout, civil engineering, or a related field environment preferred.
• Familiarity with surveying technology such as Trimble equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and survey data.

Responsibilities

• Support field survey activities for transportation, civil, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Operate and learn to use and set up various surveying equipment and related field tools.
• Assist and support party chief in all field efforts.
• Learn to read and interpret plans, electronic drawings, survey data, and construction layout information.
• Utilize surveying equipment to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to resolve field issues.
• Complete project HASPs and communicate hazards to the crew.
• Maintain and store surveying equipment and materials.
• Follow safety procedures and complete required training.

Skills

Surveying experience

Construction staking

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Reading plans

Night shifts

Driving record clean

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Station

Trimble Access

Job description

STV is seeking a motivated Survey Instrument Operator to join our Texas survey services team in Midlothian, TX. You will support field activities for transportation and infrastructure projects using Trimble GPS and Robotic Total Station equipment.

You will learn to read plans, assist the party chief, and perform surveying tasks outdoors with a focus on safety and accuracy. Travel up to 50% and night shifts may be required based on project needs.