Instrument Person - Survey

LJA • Pearland, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job sites for survey. This role involves working outdoors, clearing brush, laying out stakes, holding prism poles, and assisting with various survey equipment to determine elevations and horizontal measurements between points.

Requirements

• HS Graduate or GED
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Occasional lifting/carrying of 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds
• Driving to and from various project sites
• Walking and working outdoors under variable weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Transport and set up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey
• Clear brush or trees away from survey line
• Lay out stakes to prepare for elevation measurements
• Hold prism pole steady for the surveyor to help determine elevations of different points
• Measure how far different points are from each other horizontally
• Help with various pieces of survey equipment

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED