Instrument Operator

Tesoro Group is seeking an Instrument Operator / Survey Assistant to work with our Land Development division.

• This position requires 3 to 4 weeks of travel at a time minimum! PER DIEM is $195 and if you work 6 days per week you get it for 7 days. 60-85 hours per week on average due to travel time.
• A valid driver's license is required, and you must pass a DMV and Drug Screen.
• Salary : $80,000 - $100,000 per year

In this role the Instrument Operator / Survey Assistant will :

Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew.

Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect, and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.

Record accurate and clear 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 equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban surroundings

Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances

Physical Requirements :

Preferred Experience

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.

Good technical skills : process oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.

Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Comfortable working at heights and on water bodies as required.

OSHA 10 and CPR / First Aid or ability and willingness to acquire it

Must be able to operate with a high degree of independence.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Team player, a "go getter," and having a positive attitude are a MUST

Open and willingness to travel