Survey Instrument Operator

Timmons Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group in Plano, Texas is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to assist Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs by performing field data collection and applying surveying principles. The role requires willingness to travel, be able to carry up to 50 lb of equipment, work outdoors year-round, and maintain instruments.

You'll operate total station, GPS, level, and data collectors under supervision in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of survey experience or equivalent training.
• Understanding of standard survey procedures and instruments.
• Must be willing to travel extensively.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lb of equipment.
• Outdoor year-round work with potential extreme conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys.
• Learn to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data.
• Under the guidance of a Party Chief, work on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures).
• Maintain instruments through daily upkeep and calibration as needed.
• Provide clear and concise field notes including sketches.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Field data collection

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Willing to travel

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Total station

GPS

Data collectors

Level

Job description

Job Description

Timmons Group is seeking a

**must be willing to travel**

• Participate in Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys
• Learn to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
• Under the guidance of a Party Chief, works on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
• Learns daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
• Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Job Description

Timmons Group is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator for our Survey Group located in our Plano, Texas office. The Survey Instrument Operator assists Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering and land surveying by performing the following duties.

**must be willing to travel**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Participate in Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys
• Learn to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
• Under the guidance of a Party Chief, works on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
• Learns daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
• Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Skills/Requirements

of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• High school diploma/GED
• Ideal candidates will have six (6) months of survey experience (and/or the equivalent of additional training or courses in the field of surveying)
• Ideal candidates will possess a thorough understanding of standard survey procedures and instruments
• Must be willing to travel extensively
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain.
• All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors
• Other physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.)

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 22 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.