Instrument Operator

Bl Companies; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Week of Christmas–New Year’s paid

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL 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 role assists with data collection, construction layout, boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys while ensuring accuracy, safety, and quality.

The position requires a high school diploma, 0-3 years’ field experience, and familiarity with GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations.

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.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

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

Survey principles

Field procedures

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS/GNSS receivers

Total stations

Levels

Data collectors

Robotic total station

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Canton Office - Uniontown, OH 44685

Instrument Operator

BL 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.

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.

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.
• 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.

• 6 paid holidays
• the week from Christmas to New Years paid
• generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.