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Survey Instrument Operator

Actalent
Warren, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Job Title: Survey Instrument Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Survey Instrument Technician, an entry-level position where no prior survey experience is required, although preferred. You will work closely under the guidance of a Crew Chief on various survey projects, operating Trimble Total Stations Robotics to accomplish tasks at project sites. Your role will involve performing all aspects of stakeout and location surveys, maintaining survey equipment, and ensuring the survey truck is well-stocked with necessary supplies and tools. You will also collect and submit data related to topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys, as well as construction stakeouts.

Responsibilities

  • Work under the direction of a Crew Chief on survey projects.
  • Operate Trimble Total Stations Robotics for survey tasks.
  • Perform stakeout and location surveys using survey equipment.
  • Maintain survey equipment and ensure the survey truck is stocked with supplies.
  • Collect and submit data for topographic, boundary, ALTA surveys, and construction stakeouts.

Essential Skills

  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Experience in survey instrument operation preferred, including Trimble Total Stations, Leica 3D Laser Scanner, and Trimble GPS robotics.
  • Familiarity with topographic, boundary, ALTA surveys, and construction stakeouts preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • College or technical courses related to survey are a plus.
  • Strong communication skills are essential.

Work Environment

The role involves fieldwork on projects primarily within New Jersey, with rare assignments outside the state. You will have the opportunity to work independently in the field, sometimes as part of a two-person crew. A van will be provided for transportation to project sites. Employees enjoy benefits such as 401k plans, performance-based bonuses, and full healthcare coverage when permanent. The company has been in business for 30 years, offering stability and the chance to work with top engineering firms.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $30

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