Landpoint

Land surveying, aerial data, GIS services

Instrument Operator

Architecture & Civil EngineeringPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Previous experience as a Survey Instrument Operator or in a related role is advantageous.
Familiarity with surveying instruments and data collection tools is required.
A basic understanding of surveying principles and procedures is required.
The ability to maintain data accuracy and attention to detail are required.
Effective communication and teamwork skills are required.
The ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, is required to follow safety protocols, receive work instructions, and coordinate with management and team members.
The ability to understand and respond to basic safety instructions in English is required to ensure compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.
A valid driver's license is preferred, and the ability to travel to different job sites is required.
The physical requirements include standing continuously for up to 10 or more hours per day; lifting or carrying approximately 50 pounds of supplies; traversing creeks and steep slopes; climbing fences; walking up to five miles per day; working outdoors for long periods in varied weather and terrain, including temperatures above 100°F and below zero°F; driving up to 500 miles per day; bending or stooping up to 25 or more times per day; and recognizing outdoor hazards such as obstacles, animals, poisonous plants, extreme weather, and challenging terrain.
Work hours are typically eight hours per day, five to six days per week, but are not guaranteed. Schedule-driven projects may require more than 10 hours per day and up to seven days per week.

Responsibilities

Assist the Crew Chief and crew members in setting up and operating surveying instruments, including total stations, GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors.
Maintain and calibrate survey equipment to ensure accurate operation and measurements.
Use survey-related equipment in field operations.
Operate surveying instruments to collect field data, including measurements, angles, distances, and elevations.
Maintain accuracy in field data collection and recording.
Follow company- and client-specific safety protocols and guidelines during field operations.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and surveying standards.
Assist with maintaining, cleaning, and storing survey vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Report equipment issues or malfunctions to the Crew Chief.
Transfer and organize field data into digital formats for further processing.
Collaborate with survey crew members on data quality control and error identification.
Work with the Crew Chief and crew members to complete survey tasks and meet project objectives.

Desired Qualifications

Additional education or coursework in land surveying is a plus.

Job Title: Instrument Operator
Department: Operations
Reports To: Crew Chief
Location: Fort Worth, TX

The Instrument Operator plays a crucial role in our surveying team, responsible for assisting the Crew Chief and surveying personnel in field survey operations. This role involves the operation and maintenance of surveying instruments, data collection, and ensuring the accuracy of survey data. The Instrument Operator contributes to the successful completion of survey projects.

Key Responsibilities

Field Survey Support

Assist the Crew Chief and crew members in setting up and operating surveying instruments, including total
stations, GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors.
Maintain and calibrate survey equipment to ensure accurate operation measurements.
Comprehensive understanding of how to use all survey-related equipment.

Data Collection

Operate surveying instruments to collect field data, including measurements, angles, distances, and elevations.
Maintain a high level of accuracy in data collection and recording.

Safety and Compliance

Follow Landpoint and Client specific safety protocols and guidelines during field operations to ensure a safe working environment.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and surveying standards.

Equipment Maintenance

Assist in the maintenance, cleaning, and storage of survey vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Report any equipment issues or malfunctions to the Crew Chief.

Data Management

Transfer and organize field data into digital formats for further processing.
Collaborate with survey crew members in data quality control and error identification.

Team Collaboration

Work closely with the Crew Chief and crew members to efficiently complete survey tasks and meet project objectives.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or coursework in land surveying is a plus.
Previous experience as a Survey Instrument Operator or in a related role is advantageous.
Familiarity with surveying instruments and data collection tools.
Basic understanding of surveying principles and procedures.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain data accuracy.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, in order to follow safety protocols, receive work instructions, and coordinate with management team and team members.
Must have the ability to understand and respond to basic safety instructions in English to ensure compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
A willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Valid driver's license preferred and the ability to travel to different job sites.

The Instrument Operator works in the field, assisting the surveying team with data collection and instrument operation. This role may involve outdoor work in various weather conditions and occasional travel to project sites.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

Continuously stand for up to 10 or more hours per day.
Lift or carry up to 50 +/- lbs of necessary supplies from the truck to the crews in the field.
Must have the ability to traverse creeks and steep slopes.
Climb Fences.
Walk up to 5 miles per day.
Work outdoors in various weather and topographical conditions for long periods of time. Outdoor temperatures can range from above 100 degrees F to below zero degrees F.
Hours worked are typically 8 hours/day 5-6 days/week (not guaranteed). Schedule driven projects may require more than 10 hours/day and up to 7 days/week.
Drive up to 500 miles per day.
Bend / Stoop up to 25 or more times per day.
Understand potential outdoor hazards associated with working outdoors such as obstacles, straddling, climbing, crawling, and wading in order to traverse obstacles.
Be aware of the various hazards associated with the different geographic regions of the U.S. Some of those hazards include but are not limited to:
Animal Hazards such as mosquitoes, snakes, ticks, gators, bears, etc.
Poisonous Plants such as poison ivy/oak, briars, thorns, sumac, cactus, etc.
Extreme weather conditions such as snow, wind, rain, dust, etc.
Extreme terrain such as mountains, swamps, steep slopes, rivers, etc.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Instrument Operator position. It is not an exhaustive list, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.

About the Company

Landpoint

Land surveying, aerial data, GIS services

Landpoint provides land surveying, aerial data collection, 3D laser scanning, and geographic information systems (GIS) services for energy, industrial, commercial, and utility sectors, with a focus on large-scale linear corridor projects such as oil and gas lines, electric transmission, water conveyance, and fiber networks. It combines field data collection with GIS analysis to create maps, models, and deliverables for infrastructure projects, leveraging its TrueAtlas technology and 40 years of archived data. With nine offices across 27 states, Landpoint offers nationwide coverage and rapid access to historical information for coordinating multidisciplinary data. Its goal is to help clients design, construct, and maintain infrastructure by providing reliable geospatial data and analyses that support decision-making and project execution.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $17M
Headquarters: Fort Worth, TX
Founded: 1984

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