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Survey Instrument Operator

DDG
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Description

Under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor or Crew Chief, the Instrument Operator will clean, calibrate, and operate all survey equipment. The Instrument Operator will support office and field staff by managing equipment, and supplies for the crew truck, reporting supply levels to the Chief of Parties/Crew Manager. The Instrument Operator will be a champion and leader of our company core values, while maintaining internal and external client satisfaction. The ideal candidate for this position is someone that is excited to work in a team environment, loves the outdoors, and is eager to learn and grow his or her career.

ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist a surveying or construction crew in assessing the topography and geography of a building site or parcel of land.
  • Calibrate and operate a variety of specialized surveying equipment, such as Robotic Total Stations, GPS, and other miscellaneous survey tools.
  • Collect data and report back to builders, contractors, or survey leaders.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all staff and clients.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, wet, and muddy conditions, and high/precarious places.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work overtime including weekends, as needed.
  • Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Working knowledge of computers
  • Valid Driver’s License

Eeo Statement

DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Apply

  • Submit resume to the People Development team via email to careers@ddgpc.com
  • Specific project experiences and responsibilities shall be provided with resume.

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