Survey Instrument Operator

STV is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to support our Atlanta, GA survey operations. This role is responsible for operating survey instruments and assisting survey crews with field data collection for transportation, infrastructure, and site development projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on field experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Someone who knows their way around a total station and understands that clean data starts in the field. Work Schedule Monday- Thursday 10-hour days with out-of-town work expected

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate Trimble Robotic Total Stations using Trimble Access software on data collectors
• Set points, boundaries, alignments, elevations, and grades for survey operations
• Assist survey crews with construction staking, level loops, GPS site calibration, and field measurements
• Complete daily Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs and actively participate in safety planning
• Identify, recognize, and communicate hazards and danger zones to the survey crew
• Assist with interpretation of electronic drawings and construction plans
• Transfer grid lines and elevations from established control points
• Position and hold vertical rods, targets, and prisms for accurate measurement of distance, angles, and elevations
• Identify and properly use survey tools and materials (levels, lasers, rods, stakes, transit, etc.)
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and proper storage of surveying equipment
• Successfully complete required safety training, including use of personal fall arrest systems

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Survey Instrument Operator / Instrument Man
• Working knowledge of:
  • Construction staking
  • Level loops
  • GPS site calibration
• Prior experience on commercial or civil construction projects preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow technical direction
• Understanding of construction terminology
• Basic math skills and ability to use an engineer's calculator
• Ability to identify and properly use common construction materials, hand tools, and power tools
• Strong commitment to safety and organized work practices
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and consistent work habits
• Minimum age 18 years or older

Physical & Field Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work night shifts when required
• Ability to travel for out-of-town assignments

Compensation Range:

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 (starting at 16 days) * Paid Holidays (9 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.