Instrument Man

Keeley Construction Group; Bowling Green (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies in the Geospatial Group is seeking an Instrument Man to support field surveys and provide precise data collection across project sites. This role requires travel to job sites and, when not traveling, the option to work remotely from home.

You will set up and operate GPS, total stations, levels, and data collectors, assist with staking and surveys, and collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate, high‑quality survey data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field is a plus, or 3–5 years of experience.
• Basic surveying principles and field measurement techniques required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, or survey data collection is a plus.
• Ability to learn and operate GPS, robotic total stations, and digital levels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assign specific tasks to crew members.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Organize and plan survey logistics.
• Act as the primary point of contact.
• Assist Survey Crew Chiefs and Project Surveyors in field operations.
• Set up, operate, and maintain survey equipment (GPS, total stations, levels, data collectors).
• Assist with staking and various surveys (boundary, topographic, as-built).
• Establish and recover survey control points and benchmarks.
• Verify measurements and assist in data quality checks.
• Maintain equipment and report issues to supervisors.
• Learn surveying standards and technology through field mentorship.

Skills

Basic surveying principles

Attention to data accuracy

Verbal and written communication

Outdoor work capability

Learn and develop professionally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying / Geomatics / Civil Engineering

3-5 years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS software

Survey data collection systems

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive. We are looking to hire a Instrument Man for our growing Geospatial Group in St. Louis, MO. This person would be required to travel to jobsites and when not traveling have the opportunity to work remotely from their home.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assign specific tasks to crew members.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Organize and plan survey logistics.
• Act as the primary point of contact.
• Assist Survey Crew Chiefs and Project Surveyors in performing field survey operations.
• Set up, operate, and maintain survey equipment including GPS receivers, total stations, levels, and data collectors.
• Assist with construction staking, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and as-built surveys.
• Help establish and recover survey control points and benchmarks.
• Verify measurements and assist in quality checks of collected data.
• Maintain survey equipment and report equipment issues to supervisors.
• Learn surveying standards, practices, and technology through field experience and mentorship.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support survey operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or a related field is a plus; Or 3-5 years of applicable experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of surveying principles and field measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, or survey data collection systems is a plus.
• Ability to learn and operate survey equipment including GPS, robotic total stations, and digital levels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop professionally.

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