INSTRUMENT MAN (INSTRUMENT OPERATOR)

NTB Associates, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Overtime pay

Travel pay

Holiday pay

Per diem

Job summary

NTB Associates, Inc. is seeking a dependable Instrument Man to support survey field crews on a variety of projects. This position involves outdoor, physically demanding work in varying terrain and weather conditions. Safety-minded, reliable candidates willing to travel are encouraged to apply.

Prior survey experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided for the right candidate. Valid driver's license is preferred and applicants must pass a drug screening.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of surveying or construction practices.
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveys.
• Operate GPS/GNSS and conventional survey equipment under direction of the Party Chief.
• Assist with collecting field data, including elevations and measurements.
• Hold and level rods, prisms, and other survey equipment.
• Assist with layout and staking.
• Load, transport, and maintain equipment.
• Set up and break down survey equipment.
• Maintain accurate field notes and assist with data collection.
• Work closely with crew members to complete tasks efficiently.
• Clear survey lines as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company procedures.

Skills

Survey basics

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

* We do not accept recruiter-based applications.

INSTRUMENT MAN (INSTRUMENT OPERATOR)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Instrument Man to support survey field crews on a variety of projects. This position involves outdoor, physically demanding work in a variety of terrain and weather conditions. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, reliable, and willing to travel. Prior experience is preferred but not required - training will be provided for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Must pass a drug screening
• Valid driver's license preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting, walking long distances, working outdoors)
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Prior survey or construction experience preferred but not required
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveys
• Operate GPS/GNSS and conventional survey equipment under direction of the Party Chief
• Assist with collecting field data, including elevations and measurements
• Hold and level rods, prisms, and other survey equipment
• Assist with layout and staking
• Load, transport, and maintain equipment
• Set up and break down survey equipment
• Maintain accurate field notes and assist with data collection
• Work closely with crew members to complete tasks efficiently
• Clear survey lines as needed
• Adhere to safety protocols and company procedures

Skills

• Basic understanding of surveying or construction practices (preferred)
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Good communication skills

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Overtime, travel pay, holiday pay, and per diem