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Survey Instrument Operator

STV Group
Midlothian, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/28/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Instrument Operator position at STV Group?

STV is seeking an Instrument Operator for multiple TX office locations.
In this role, you will be using Trimble Robotic Total Station running Trimble Access software on the data collector to set points, boundaries, lines, elevations, etc.
The ideal candidate has 1 years of experience as an Instrument Man and possess superior knowledge in construction staking, level loops, and GPS site calibration.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Complete Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily.
  • Recognize and communicate hazards/danger zones to surveying crew.
  • Assist survey crew in performing surveys and field stake-out (roads, bridges, buildings, and other properties).
  • Assist with the interpretation of electronic drawing systems.
  • Operate and set up surveying instruments (Trimble Robotic Total Station, etc.) for land surveying operations.
  • Utilize engineer calculator.
  • Transfer grid lines and elevations from a set point.
  • Identify survey tools and material (laser, level, road, stakes, transit, etc.).
  • Position and hold vertical rods/targets used for sighting to measure angles, distance, and elevations.
  • Provide surveying equipment maintenance, cleaning, and proper storage.
  • Successfully complete required training to use personal arrest system.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior experience working on new projects in commercial, civil environments.
  • Able to perform work with minimum supervision.
  • Understand construction terminology.
  • Basic Mathematics skills.
  • Must identify and utilize common construction materials, hand tools, and power tools (hammer, shovel, laser level, water pump, measuring tape, hammer drill, saw, demolition hammer, etc.).
  • Proven commitment to Safety.
  • Work in an organized manner.
  • Able to work night shifts when needed.
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site.
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
  • Must be self-motivated and can work well with others.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds.
  • Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces.
  • Minimum age 18 .
Compensation Range:
$40,874.00 - $54,498.00
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits • 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 (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 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
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Salary : $40,874 - $54,498

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