Survey Instrument Operator

CEI Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare coverage

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

MasTec Civil seeks a skilled Survey Instrument Operator to join our Nashville team. You will operate and maintain surveying instruments (total stations, GPS, levels), assist crew chiefs, and ensure accurate field data collection for construction and mapping projects.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of survey experience, with a focus on precision and effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of survey experience as Rodman or Instrument Man.
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain surveying instruments to support the crew.
• Assist in field surveys under supervision of Crew Chief.
• Operate, check, and perform basic field adjustments of surveying equipment.
• Use survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform computations.
• Read and interpret maps and plans.
• Maintain neat field notes and report progress to Crew Chief.
• Load/unload equipment and supplies for field operations.
• Maintain equipment, tools and vehicles and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Levels

Job description

Overview

MasTec Civil is looking for a skilled Survey Instrument Operator to join our team in Nashville, TN! You’ll play a key role in collecting vital field data and mastering high-tech surveying equipment. Precision is your game, come help us build the future.

A Survey Instrument Operator is a key member of a land surveying or engineering team responsible for operating and maintaining surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS equipment, and levels. They assist the surveyor in collecting accurate field data for construction, mapping, and boundary determination. Their duties include setting up equipment, recording measurements, and ensuring data accuracy. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and familiarity with surveying techniques and tools.

Company Overview

Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.

MasTec Civil is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• The geomatics instrument operator uses a variety of land survey instruments to support a crew in their daily operations.
• Assists in the completion of field surveys under the supervision of a Crew Chief.
• Responsible for the operation, checking, and basic field adjustments of land survey equipment. E.g. tripods, tribraches, levels, total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems.
• Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations.
• Read and interpret various types of maps and plans.
• Complete neat and orderly field notes for land survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief
• Keeps Crew Chief informed of problems and progress.
• Load and unload trucks with land survey equipment and supplies
• Clean and maintain land survey equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Follow company safety procedures for land survey operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• A minimum of 1 year of survey experience as Rodman, Instrument Man
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Service Line

CAI-MasTec Civil, LLC