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 quality (work accuracy, thoroughness, compliance with regulatory requirements, and 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 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 eEquipmentand 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, with proficiency in land survey Equipment (total stations) and GPS, is required.