Instrumentman - Survey

DCCM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPOs/HDHP)

Dental & vision plans

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental plans (Critical Illness,

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 Paid Holidays

Alternative Work Schedules

Job summary

DCCM in Houston, TX is seeking an Instrumentman to operate and maintain survey instruments and contribute to data collection for diverse projects.

Working closely with the Party Chief, you will help deliver accurate survey results on time, requiring attention to detail, outdoor work, and a valid driver's license.

This full-time on-site role offers opportunities to grow in surveying technology and field methods with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; surveying training is a plus.
• 1-2 years of field surveying experience preferred.
• Familiarity with modern survey equipment and data collection software.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain survey equipment, including total stations, GPS units, and levels.
• Assist the Party Chief in conducting topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.
• Record and document accurate field data and observations.
• Place stakes, flags, and markers as directed for construction layouts or property boundaries.
• Ensure proper calibration and care of all survey instruments.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support project goals and timelines.

Skills

Field surveying

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Surveying training

Tools

Total stations

GPS units

Levels

Survey data software

Job description

Description

Are you interested in a career in the fun, exciting, yet stable field of professional survey? DCCM takes pride in our exceptional staff and considers our team critical to the company’s success. Providing professionals with the tools and training they need to achieve excellence in their career is key to employee engagement and productivity. Our goal is to foster a work environment that attracts top talent, inspires innovation, and renders excellence in service to our clients.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Summary

As an Instrumentman, you will be a key member of our surveying team, responsible for operating and maintaining survey instruments to ensure precise and reliable data collection. Working closely with the Party Chief, you will play an essential role in delivering accurate survey results for a variety of projects.

What You Will Do

• Set up, operate, and maintain survey equipment, including total stations, GPS units, and levels.
• Assist the Party Chief in conducting topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.
• Record and document accurate field data and observations.
• Place stakes, flags, and markers as directed for construction layouts or property boundaries.
• Ensure proper calibration and care of all survey instruments.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support project goals and timelines.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in surveying is a plus
• 1-2 years of field surveying experience preferred.
• Familiarity with modern survey equipment and data collection software.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes The Following

• Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)
• Dental & vision plans
• Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts
• Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedules

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes through this website or directly to managers. DCCM does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with DCCM.