Job Description

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.

• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment.

• 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:

• 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.

• 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