Hybrid Field Survey Operator with Robotic GPS

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Survey Equipment Operator to join our Survey/Geomatics team in Williamsburg or Richmond, VA.

You will operate and maintain field surveying equipment for boundary, topographic, utility, and construction stakeout projects. You will work with experienced professionals, learn GPS and Robotic Instrument basics, and contribute to accurate data collection and project delivery in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-1+ year of experience using standard survey equipment (RTK GPS, total station, levels).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel (~15% of assignments).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operation, transport and setup of Robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment
• Land surveying including boundary line, topographic survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys
• Reconnaissance and recovery of land surveying markers through use of hand tools and digging
• Construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools
• Operation and maintenance of surveying equipment
• Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection

Skills

Read drawings

GPS basics

Boundary/topography

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RTK GPS

Total Station

Levels

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Survey Equipment Operator to join our Survey/Geomatics team in Williamsburg or Richmond, VA.

You will operate and maintain field surveying equipment for boundary, topographic, utility, and construction stakeout projects. You will work with experienced professionals, learn GPS and Robotic Instrument basics, and contribute to accurate data collection and project delivery in outdoor environments.