Instrument Operator / Land Surveyor

LeCraw Engineering, Inc; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking an Instrument Operator / Land Surveyor for their North Houston / The Woodlands, TX office. You will support field surveys as part of a three-person crew, handling equipment, data collection, and site measurements under the Party Chief's guidance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, field calculations, and safe operation of survey tools across various terrains and weather conditions. This position is on-site in the North Houston/The Woodlands area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in land surveying or related role preferred.
• Basic ability to operate surveying instruments and collect data.
• Ability to perform minor field calculations and analyze spatial data.
• Familiarity with land surveying procedures and teamwork required.
• Physically able to lift up to 35 lbs and work in varying terrains and weather.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload surveying supplies and equipment from trucks.
• Inspect and test survey equipment for proper functionality.
• Operate surveying instruments such as data collectors, Total Stations, levels, and GPS-RTK receivers under supervision.
• Conduct field work to locate natural and man-made features.
• Gather precise measurements of lines, angles, points, areas, elevations, and boundaries.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data and work performed.
• Provide basic guidance to Rodmen as directed by the Party Chief.
• Perform additional survey tasks as directed by the Party Chief.

Skills

Teamwork

Fieldwork

Spatial data analysis

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Total Stations

GPS-RTK Receivers

Data collectors

Job description

Gaskins + LeCraw has joined the Pape-Dawson family!

Pape- Dawson is seeking an Instrument Operator / Land Surveyor for their North Houston / The Woodlands, TX office.

The Instrument Operator is responsible for operating surveying instruments and assisting the Party Chief in conducting field surveys. This position is part of a three-person crew and supports the successful completion of land surveying projects.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload surveying supplies and equipment from trucks.
• Inspect and test survey equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Operate surveying instruments such as data collectors, Total Stations, levels, and GPS-RTK Receivers under supervision.
• Conduct field work to determine the location of natural and man-made features on land surfaces.
• Assist in gathering precise measurements of lines, angles, points, areas, elevations, and boundaries.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data and work performed.
• Provide basic guidance to Rodmen as directed by the Party Chief.
• Perform additional survey tasks as directed by the Party Chief.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Experience in land surveying or a related role.
• Basic ability to operate and obtain land survey data using surveying instruments.
• Ability to perform minor field calculations and analyze spatial and technical data.
• Familiarity with land surveying procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow directions from supervisors.
• Physical ability to lift and carry survey equipment up to 35 lbs. and work in various terrains and weather conditions.
• Dependable and reliable.