Tesoro Technology is seeking an Instrument Operator to work with one of our Land Development clients out of their Plano, TX, office.

• This position requires 3 to 4 weeks of travel at a time minimum! PER DIEM is $195; 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.
• Pay: $80,000 -100,000 per year

In this role, the Instrument Person will:

• Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in operating 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

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

Required 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 is a MUST
• Open and willingness to travel