Survey Equipment Operator: Outdoor Field Tech & Stakeout

VHB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Survey Equipment Operator to join our Survey/Geomatics team in Williamsburg or Richmond, Virginia. You will support boundary, topographic, utility, and construction stakeout surveys, operating and maintaining field equipment, collecting accurate data, and contributing to high-quality project delivery.

This outdoor role offers hands-on learning with Robotic total stations, RTK GPS, data collectors, and related instruments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-1+ year surveying equipment experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight (<15%).
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and transport Robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS and other surveying gear.
• Conduct boundary, topographic, construction stakeout and utility surveys.
• Recover markers using hand tools and digging as needed.
• Set stakes for proposed improvements using hand tools.
• Maintain surveying equipment and document field notes.

Skills

Reading drawings

GPS basics

Robotic instruments

Geometry & trigonometry

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RTK GPS

Total station

Levels

Job description

VHB is seeking a Survey Equipment Operator to join our Survey/Geomatics team in Williamsburg or Richmond, Virginia. You will support boundary, topographic, utility, and construction stakeout surveys, operating and maintaining field equipment, collecting accurate data, and contributing to high-quality project delivery.

This outdoor role offers hands-on learning with Robotic total stations, RTK GPS, data collectors, and related instruments.