As a Survey Instrument Person, you'll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you'll ...
As a Survey Instrument Person, you'll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you'll ...
The Survey Technician / Instrument Person plays an essential role in supporting our survey crews in the field. This position works alongside experienced surveyors, assisting with daily field ...
The Survey Technician / Instrument Person plays an essential role in supporting our survey crews in the field. This position works alongside experienced surveyors, assisting with daily field ...
Field Crew Personnel - Instrument Person
Okahumpka, FL · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
As an Instrument Person , you will play a vital role in supporting our survey field operations. Working alongside a survey crew, you will assist in collecting accurate field data and performing a ...
Field Crew Personnel - Instrument Person
Okahumpka, FL · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
As an Instrument Person , you will play a vital role in supporting our survey field operations. Working alongside a survey crew, you will assist in collecting accurate field data and performing a ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Melbourne, FL · On-site
As an Instrument Person at BSE Consultants an LJA Company , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Melbourne, FL · On-site
As an Instrument Person at BSE Consultants an LJA Company , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land ...
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Tucson, AZ · On-site
As an Instrument Person at WLB Group an LJA company , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Tucson, AZ · On-site
As an Instrument Person at WLB Group an LJA company , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Conroe, TX · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land surveying activities on ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Conroe, TX · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land surveying activities on ...
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
As an Instrument Person at BSE Consultants an LJA Company , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land ...
As an Instrument Person at BSE Consultants an LJA Company , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Pearland, TX · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Pearland, TX · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
As an Instrument Person at WLB Group an LJA company , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for ...
As an Instrument Person at WLB Group an LJA company , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey A TYPICAL ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Conroe, TX · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land surveying activities on ...
Instrument Person - Survey
Conroe, TX · On-site
As an Instrument Person at LJA Surveying , you will be responsible for transporting, operating and setting up instruments and equipment associated with the performance of land surveying activities on ...
Survey Instrument Person
Vancouver, WA · On-site
MacKay is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to support our field operations team in Vancouver, WA. This field-based role assists the Survey Party Chief in performing land surveying duties, operating ...
Survey Instrument Person
Vancouver, WA · On-site
MacKay is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to support our field operations team in Vancouver, WA. This field-based role assists the Survey Party Chief in performing land surveying duties, operating ...
Survey Instrument Person
Vancouver, WA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
MacKay is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to support our field operations team in Vancouver, WA. This field-based role assists the Survey Party Chief in performing land surveying duties, operating ...
Survey Instrument Person
Vancouver, WA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
MacKay is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to support our field operations team in Vancouver, WA. This field-based role assists the Survey Party Chief in performing land surveying duties, operating ...
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
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Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
ROD PERSON
Emporia, VA · On-site
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
ROD PERSON
Emporia, VA · On-site
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
ROD PERSON
Emporia, VA · On-site
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
ROD PERSON
Emporia, VA · On-site
Assists the chief surveyor and Instrument person surveying and measuring of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction. TYPICAL DUTIES: * Carry and position survey rods, stakes ...
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$14.90 - $16.50
4% of jobs
$16.50 - $18.09
4% of jobs
$18.09 - $19.69
10% of jobs
$20.55 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.69 - $21.28
13% of jobs
$21.28 - $22.88
10% of jobs
The median wage is $23.84 / hr.
$22.88 - $24.48
16% of jobs
$24.48 - $26.07
6% of jobs
$26.07 - $27.67
2% of jobs
$28.46 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$27.67 - $29.26
20% of jobs
$29.26 - $30.86
15% of jobs
$30.86 - $32.45
0% of jobs
$14
$24
$32
How much do instrument person jobs pay per hour?
What is the difference between Instrument Person vs Surveyor?
| Aspect | Instrument Person | Surveyor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires basic surveying or construction certifications | Requires more advanced surveying licenses and certifications |
| Work Environment | Works primarily with surveying instruments on construction sites | Performs land measurements, boundary determinations, and mapping |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Commonly employed in construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects | Used across land development, engineering, and mapping projects |
The main difference between an Instrument Person and a Surveyor lies in their scope of work and certification levels. An Instrument Person typically assists with setting up and operating surveying instruments on construction sites, often requiring basic certifications. In contrast, a Surveyor has a broader role involving land measurement, boundary determination, and often holds advanced licenses. Both roles are essential in construction and land development, but they differ in responsibilities and qualifications.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Instrument Person on a survey crew?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Instrument Person, and why are they important?
What is an Instrument Person?
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
Colliers Engineering & Design rating
7.4
Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
244th of 369 rated engineering
Job description
Are you ready to ditch the desk and take your career into the field? Join a dynamic and fast-growing team where your office is the great outdoors and your work shapes the future of infrastructure, development, and design! As a Survey Instrument Person, you’ll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you’ll collect critical data, operate advanced GPS, robotic total stations, and drones, and contribute to maps, models, and designs that engineers, architects, and developers rely on.
Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us, and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.
Responsibilities
- Will work primarily in the field as Jr. Crew Chief / Instrument Man on a one, two or three-person field crew.
- Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight.
- Reads and understands plans and specifications.
- Know basic sources of measurement errors.
- Dig ground using a pick, shovel and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
- Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.
- Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.
- Provide quality seamless customer service.
- Know, understand and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in the survey field
- Electric Transmission/Distribution and Oil/Gas Pipeline Experience is a plus.
- Must be physically able to work long hours and carry heavy loads.
- Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required. MVR will be checked and monitored.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
- 2+ years of experience in the survey field
- Electric Transmission/Distribution and Oil/Gas Pipeline Experience is a plus.
- Must be physically able to work long hours and carry heavy loads.
- Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required. MVR will be checked and monitored.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.
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Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering and architecture, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including civil/site, architecture, transportation, survey/geospatial, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications, utilities/energy and project management. We employ professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Holmdel, NJ, US
Year founded
1984