Survey Instrument Operator — Field Data & Staking

BL Companies Inc; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

ESOP

Hybrid work

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking an Instrument Operator to support survey field operations for land development, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects. Under the direction of a Survey Crew Chief, you will assist with data collection, construction layout, and various surveys to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities include operating GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and data collectors, setting up field control points, recording field data, and supporting office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–3 years of survey field experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of surveying principles and field procedures.
• Experience with GPS and robotic total station equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment, including GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and data collectors.
• Assist with boundary, topographic, utility, ALTA, and construction stakeout surveys.
• Set up and maintain survey equipment and field control points.
• Collect, record, and verify field data and measurements.
• Assist with construction layout and staking activities.
• Maintain field notes and support data transfer for office processing.
• Follow company safety standards and project-specific requirements.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Basic surveying knowledge

GPS/GNSS experience

Robotic total station familiarity

Field data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS/GNSS receivers

Total stations

Data collectors

Job description

BL Companies is seeking an Instrument Operator to support survey field operations for land development, transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects. Under the direction of a Survey Crew Chief, you will assist with data collection, construction layout, and various surveys to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities include operating GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and data collectors, setting up field control points, recording field data, and supporting office