Survey Instrument Operator

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Licenses bonuses

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women's Organization

Philanthropy programs

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to support field crews on land development and infrastructure projects. You will assist with data collection, operation of survey equipment, and site preparation, working outdoors in varying conditions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within our Survey/Geospatial team across multiple project locations.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Valid Driver's license may be required.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Ability to operate surveying equipment.
• Team-oriented with good communication.
• Basic math, geometry, and trigonometry for calculations.
• Must be able to travel occasionally and drive long distances.
• Proficient reading/writing English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard methods.
• Operate Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS.
• Upload/download field data.
• May drive survey vehicle.
• Set up instruments and prepare sites for surveying.
• Follow safety policies and SOPs.
• Maintain survey instruments and equipment.
• Stock and maintain supplies in the truck.

Skills

Survey field experience

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collector

GPS

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to trade the ordinary office for a career that takes you outdoors, challenges your technical skills, and lets you play a key role in building communities? Join our growing Survey/Geospatial team in Brentwood, Tennessee, as a Survey Instrument Person, where you'll work on exciting land development, transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects that help shape the future of our region.

The Instrument Person supports survey field crews by assisting with data collection, equipment operation, construction staking, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and other field activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in land surveying and geospatial services. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys.
• Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods.
• Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data.
• Upload and download all field data collections.
• May be required to drive the Survey vehicle.
• Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.
• Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Valid Driver's license may be required.
• Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizing skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
• Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment.
• Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others.
• Basic knowledge of math, geometry and trigonometry for the purpose of performing calculations.
• Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Travel & Schedule Requirements

This position is based out of our Brentwood, TN office; however, travel is regularly required based on project needs. Candidates must be adaptable to changing schedules and willing to work at various project locations throughout the region. Training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities are provided for individuals interested in growing into future Crew Chief roles.

Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women's Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities