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Land Survey Assistant/Instrument Operator

Tesoro Group
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Survey Assistant/Instrument Operator position at Tesoro Group?

Tesoro Technology has partnered with a prominent national survey and engineering firm specializing in renewable energy and land development. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Land Survey Assistant/Instrument Operator to work remotely, primarily supporting projects in your area. This contract-to-hire position offers significant growth opportunities within a dynamic and expanding company.

Salary: $80,000-100,000
Travel Requirement: 3-4 weeks minimum at a time/1 week off
Per Diem: $195 (covering 7 days per week if working 6 days)
Hours: Average of 75-85 hours per week due to travel

***Must have a Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving history***

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Land Survey Instrument Operator to join our client’s team and deliver exceptional surveying services to internal and external clients.

In this role, the Instrument Operator/ Survey Assistant will:

  • Assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.
  • The primary objectives are the quality of work (accuracy, thoroughness, compliance with regulatory requirements, public relations), safety, and Equipment maintenance.
  • Must operate equipment, maintain a safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data, and locate features.
  • Record accurate and precise surveying notes.
  • Accurately record data points with a data collector
  • Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
  • Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management, and Equipment Maintenance policies.
  • Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
  • Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban surroundings
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances

Preferred Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • One (1) to Two (2) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations, with proficiency in land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS, is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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