Instrument Operator

BL Companies Inc; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

ESOP

Hybrid work

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking an Instrument Operator to support survey field operations for land development, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects. Under the direction of a Survey Crew Chief, you will assist with data collection, construction layout, and various surveys to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities include operating GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and data collectors, setting up field control points, recording field data, and supporting office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–3 years of survey field experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of surveying principles and field procedures.
• Experience with GPS and robotic total station equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment, including GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and data collectors.
• Assist with boundary, topographic, utility, ALTA, and construction stakeout surveys.
• Set up and maintain survey equipment and field control points.
• Collect, record, and verify field data and measurements.
• Assist with construction layout and staking activities.
• Maintain field notes and support data transfer for office processing.
• Follow company safety standards and project-specific requirements.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Basic surveying knowledge

GPS/GNSS experience

Robotic total station familiarity

Field data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS/GNSS receivers

Total stations

Data collectors

Job description

Instrument OperatorBL Companies is seeking an Instrument Operator to support survey field operations for land development, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects. Working under the direction of a Survey Crew Chief, this position assists with data collection, construction layout, boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys while ensuring accuracy, safety, and quality standards are met.ResponsibilitiesOperate survey equipment, including GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and data collectors.Assist with boundary, topographic, utility, ALTA, and construction stakeout surveys.Set up and maintain survey equipment and field control points.Collect, record, and verify field data and measurements.Assist with construction layout and staking activities.Maintain field notes and support data transfer for office processing.Follow company safety standards and project-specific requirements.Travel to project sites as needed.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.0–3 years of survey field experience preferred.Basic knowledge of surveying principles and field procedures.Experience with GPS and robotic total station equipment preferred.Ability to work outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions.Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.