Survey Instrument Operator
About The Position
STV is looking for a motivated Survey Instrument Operator to join our growing Texas survey services team. This is an opportunity to build your career with a respected infrastructure firm while contributing to projects that support roads, municipalities, and water infrastructure projects people rely on every day. The role will be primarily based in Midlothian, TX, with potential flexibility to be in Frisco, Dallas, or Fort Worth. If you enjoy working outdoors, learning new technology, and being part of a close-knit field crew, this position offers hands-on experience, steady mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of surveying activities. You’ll use modern surveying tools, including Trimble GPS and Robotic Total Station equipment and Trimble Access software, while supporting boundary and right-of-way retracement, TxDOT mapping, topographic and route surveys, Rail and Dam monitoring projects, differential level runs, and related field assignments.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in surveying, construction layout, civil engineering, or a related field environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of construction staking, level loops, boundary and/or topographic surveying, and/or field layout practices.
- Basic math skills and the ability to understand construction terminology, plans, measurements, and field instructions.
- Ability to identify and use common construction materials, hand tools, power tools, and survey equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and dependable attendance.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a field crew.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and work night shifts when project needs require.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed, up to 50% on average.
- Reliable transportation to and from office location.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces as needed for field assignments.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Trimble equipment (GPS and Robotic Total Stations), Trimble Access software, or similar surveying technology is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support field survey activities for transportation, civil, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
- Operate and learn to use and set up various surveying equipment and related field tools.
- Assist and support party chief in all field efforts.
- Learn to read and interpret plans, electronic drawings, survey data, and construction layout information.
- Utilize surveying equipment to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
- Use critical thinking, common sense, and problem solving solutions to resolve issues within the field.
- Complete project HASPs and actively communicate potential hazards or danger zones to the survey crew.
- Maintain, clean, organize, and properly store surveying equipment and field materials.
- Follow established safety procedures and complete required training, including personal fall arrest system training when applicable.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
