Instrumentman - Survey

DCCM INFRASTRUCTURE INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

Voluntary Life

Flexible FSAs

Supplemental plans

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays

Alt Work Schedules

Job summary

DCCM Infrastructure Inc. is seeking an Instrumentman to join our surveying team. You will operate and maintain survey instruments to ensure precise data collection for diverse projects.

You will work closely with the Party Chief to perform topographic, boundary, and construction surveys, record field data, and place stakes while maintaining calibration and safe working practices. You will also communicate with teammates to support project timelines and quality control.

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.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a valid driver’s license.
• 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

Data collection

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Communication

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.

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.

The things about us you will appreciate!

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