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

• Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
• A valid driver's license is required, and you must pass a DMV and Drug Screen.
• 40+ hours per week on average.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Land Survey Instrument Operator/ Survey Assistant to join our client’s team and be responsible for delivering exceptional surveying services to both 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 (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, 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 the 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.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations and proficiency with land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS is required.