Survey Instrument Operator
STVDallas, Texas, United States • Frisco, Texas, United States • Texas, United States
Posted January 7, 2026
40874 - 54498 USD
Full Time
About the Company
STV is committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in.
Job Description
STV is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator for our DFW, TX locations. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
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 (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
