Survey Instrument Operator

STV

Survey Instrument Operator supporting transportation, civil, and water infrastructure surveys at STV. Operating Trimble equipment and assisting field crews across Texas projects.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeMidlothian • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $47,959 - $54,498 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in surveying techniques, including construction staking and topographic surveying, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and effective communication within a field crew. Capable of operating Trimble equipment and interpreting construction plans and survey data.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surveying ExperienceTrimble Equipment OperationConstruction Layout KnowledgeSafety CommitmentField Crew Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Surveying TechniquesConstruction StakingLevel LoopsBoundary SurveyingTopographic SurveyingField Layout PracticesBasic Math SkillsConstruction TerminologyMeasurementsField Instructions

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingSelf-MotivatedOrganizedTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Trimble EquipmentRobotic Total StationsTrimble Access SoftwareSurveying EquipmentField Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Personal Fall Arrest System Training

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringConstructionInfrastructure ProjectsField Survey ActivitiesHazard Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Familiarity with Trimble equipment (GPS and Robotic Total Stations), Trimble Access software, or similar surveying technology is a plus
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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