Survey Instrument Operator

Timmons Group • Staunton, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join its Survey Group in the Staunton, Virginia office. The operator assists Land Surveyors and Party Chiefs by applying civil engineering and land surveying principles, methods, and techniques in fieldwork. The role collects survey data, operates surveying instruments, sets construction stakeout points, records measurements, and helps maintain equipment and vehicles. Travel may be required. The position involves year-round outdoor work across varied terrain and weather conditions, including carrying equipment and performing physical tasks such as hiking, climbing, and vegetation management. The position is eligible for overtime. The estimated compensation range is $21–$29 per hour; offers depend on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, credentials, internal equity, and role complexity. Information about the company’s comprehensive benefits package is available through the company, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read survey and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including applying professional knowledge to routine and non-routine surveying tasks and activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time-management skills to ensure deadlines are met.
• Current state driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment over all types of terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather, including seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill conditions.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as hiking, climbing, and vegetation management, including chopping, cutting, hammering, and sawing.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for boundary, location, topographical, and design surveys.
• Operate robotic total stations, levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors during field surveys.
• Set points on construction stakeout projects, including curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and bridges.
• Perform daily maintenance and upkeep of instruments.
• Sketch and record measurements showing the exact locations of horizontal and vertical control points.
• Assist with maintaining survey equipment, supplies, and vehicles.
• Travel when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed