Survey Instrument Operator

Dewberry•Danville, VA

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About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Land Survey Instrument Operator to join its Land Surveying team in the Danville, Virginia area. The role supports survey crews performing boundary, ALTA, topographic, right-of-way acquisition, transmission line, and construction surveys using current surveying equipment and technology. The operator may supervise the crew or work independently when needed. The position offers advancement opportunities for a motivated individual willing to develop alongside evolving land surveying skills and technology. Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company emphasizes high-quality client service, collaboration, integrity, and excellence. The projected annual salary range is $51,000–$66,000, with possible variation based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry does not sponsor new applicants for work authorization. Employment offers are subject to background screening, which may include employment, education and credential verification, driving record, criminal background, and investigative consumer report checks.

Requirements

One to two years of experience.
High school diploma at minimum.
Good mathematical skills.
Good computer and data collector skills.
Good communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check.
Must pass a drug test.
Dependable.
Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, lift 50 pounds, and stand for long periods on varied surfaces.
Must be able and willing to work overtime as required.
Must be willing and able to travel for out-of-town assignments.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Trimble and survey equipment, including GPS, robotics, total stations, levels, and data collectors.
Proficiency with EFB, TDS Survey Pro, and Leica Survey Controller data collection software.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to supervise a crew or work independently as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist the field supervisor with all aspects of the daily crew workload.
Work safely and obey all safety regulations.
Supervise the survey crew in the absence of the crew chief.
Work independently as a one-person crew when required.
Upload and download data collectors daily.
Operate survey total stations, data collectors, and levels.
Care for and charge instrumentation daily.
Continually advance knowledge of technology upgrades.
Perform boundary, ALTA, topographic, right-of-way acquisition, transmission line, and construction surveys as part of a survey crew.
Work overtime as required and travel for out-of-town assignments.