Survey Instrument Operator

Survey Instrument Operator

Position Summary

Join Miller Legg, an HFW partner firm as a Survey Instrument Operator and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community! In this dynamic position, the Survey Instrument Operator will operate and maintain survey instruments including terrestrial scanners, GPS and subsurface utility equipment to collect accurate data and provide precise measurements. Collaborating with a talented team of professionals, you will perform essential duties that drive project success from concept to completion. If you're passionate about "Improving Communities and Creating Environments" and are ready to tackle exciting challenges, we want to hear from you!

Perks and Benefits

• Bi-Annual Profit/Bonus Distributions: Eligible for bi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on the firm meeting specific profit goals.
• 401(k) Contribution Match: 20% company match on 401(k) contributions, up to 7.5% of your salary, helping you build your financial future.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and offers growth opportunities for driven professionals.
• Collaborative Learning & Career Development: Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that promotes multi-disciplinary learning and provides ample career advancement opportunities.

Company Overview

Miller Legg is a proud member of the HFW Companies network of partner firms. The firm is a 60-year-old statewide award-winning consulting firm that brings together the elements of surveying, engineering, planning, landscape architecture and urban design, environmental wetlands consulting, environmental engineering, and geographic information systems services. This offers our clients a firm of seasoned professionals across multiple disciplines who are leaders in the Florida consulting industry.

Established in 1965, Headquartered in Sunrise, the firm also has locations in Miami, Port St. Lucie, and Tampa.

Our approach to each project is best characterized by a "partnering relationship" in which we dedicate ourselves to learning the culture of our clients and their specific concerns, desires, and needs.

Discover what gives our multi-disciplinary consulting firm its edge: our vision of leadership, core values and promotion of work/life balance encourages both personal and professional growth for all members of our Team.

Miller Legg actively prepares for the future and our future successes through strategically planned progressive growth. We look to build long-term relationships with the community and our stakeholders and have maintained a strong connected culture for more than six decades.

We continue to honor our legacy of community involvement through our commitment to "Improving Communities. Creating Environments." by building lasting partnerships.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of survey instruments including total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, data collectors, and levels.
• Collect, record, and verify survey data under the direction of the Party Chief.
• Learn and apply all company-specific survey codes to accurately perform line work and collect survey features.
• Assist in establishing reference points, lines, and elevations for construction or mapping purposes.
• Perform basic calculations and quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain organized field notes and digital records of survey data.
• Transport, inventory, and maintain survey equipment to ensure readiness for field work.
• Assist in clearing survey lines and preparing sites for measurement activities.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Support other field duties as assigned, including assisting with project logistics and client interactions as needed.
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Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework in surveying, geomatics, or engineering technology preferred.
• 1 year of experience in land surveying or construction layout preferred (entry-level candidates considered with training).
• Familiarity with modern survey instruments (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica) and data collection software is a plus.
• Basic understanding of survey principles, geometry, and measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and maps.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and travel to different job sites as needed.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and carry survey equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate uneven terrain safely.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed outdoors on construction sites, undeveloped land, and transportation corridors with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and terrain.

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