Instrument Tech Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Exacta, dba WINDROSE is one of the nation’s premier residential and commercial land surveying companies. Exacta provides services in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, and Texas. Services include all types of residential, commercial, construction and ALTA/NSPS surveys with a commitment of accurate and timely delivery to our clients. Our surveys provide an important component for real estate type transactions involving buyers and sellers, title companies, lenders, attorneys, and real estate agents. 

Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Position Summary

The Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Participate in the daily activities – as directed by Party Chief – of a two-to-three-person Field Survey Crew in the collection of on-the-ground survey data to produce various land surveys. This work is performed in an outdoor environment with various client settings and moderate noise levels. This job frequently requires the employee to stand, walk, use hands, tools, controls, reach with arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sit, use hands, read, talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 - 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should never attempt to lift more than 50 - 75 pounds without proper lifting aids unless otherwise approved by the COO.

Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Position Schedule

Monday through Friday with some weekends required during seasonal months.

Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Position Responsibilities

• Works with and as directed by Party Chief to collect survey data in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the operation and daily maintenance of all assigned equipment and work vehicle(s) as directed by Party Chief.
• Ensure that equipment is secure, charged, and ready to operate.
• Ensure that work vehicle is stocked with necessary supplies.
• Download and upload survey data – including field notes, data collector files and project photos as directed by Party Chief.
• Works to ensure that Field Survey Crew represents the company in a positive, safe, ethical and professional manner in accordance with all Windrose/Exacta policies, procedures and work directives.
• Works with Party Chief to resolve internal/external customer issues in a prompt and professional manner.
• Communicates and works with Field Operations Manager for resolution(s) when necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, managers, clients, and other parties as related to Windrose/Exacta’s services & overall business.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to meet business needs in a positive, safe, ethical, and professional manner.

Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech Job Requirements

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be dependable and reliable regarding punctuality and attendance.
• Must be an effective communicator and a results-oriented team player.
• Must have a relentlessly positive, flexible, do-whatever-it-takes attitude.
• Must be poised under pressure and committed to excellent internal/external client service.
• Knowledge of basic field survey procedures, materials, and survey related equipment.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid for outdoor/work-related injuries.
• Able to operate and set up all survey related equipment and software with direction.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations.
• Able to work on, and be a positive member of a team.
• Able to interpret basic maps and other documents containing survey-related information.

Level I plus:

• 3 months – 1 year experience as Instrument Man – Level I, or equivalent knowledge/expertise.
• Must possess basic knowledge of Windrose field procedures.
• Ability to operate basic equipment with supervision.
• Ability to perform some aspects of field work as directed by Party Chief.
• Ability to work on any Field Crew given the appropriate instruction/training by Party Chief.

Land Surveying Commercial Instrument Tech - Key Performance Indicators

• Internal / External Customer Satisfaction
• Adherence to Windrose/Exacta Policies and Procedures
• Observance of Safety Protocols

Additional Conditions:

• WORK IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER
• Cold and Hot Days
• Rainy Days
• Humid Days
• PERFORM HEAVY DUTY ACTIVITIES OUTDOORS
• Stand in the sun with equipment for at least 8 hours a day
• Hike and walk all day with supplies & equipment through mud, ice, dirt, vegetated or otherwise unstable grounds
• Hammer iron rods into the ground (at least 100 a day)
• Cut line through heavily wooded areas with machetes, axes or other hand operated tools
• Traverse obstacles inside and outside the bounds of properties
• DRIVE THE TRUCK AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT
• Safely and legally operate a motor vehicle

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Work Boot Allowance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Company Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance 
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account 
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off 
• Childbirth Recovery Leave

WINDROSE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Exacta Employee Value Proposition

Exacta offers a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued, and you can make a difference. Exciting career advancement opportunities, a clear path for professional development, competitive pay and benefits are available for each team member.

Exacta is a mission and values driven organization. At our core, is Exacta’s mission to “provide peace of mind to our clients and make their lives easier”. We perform that mission with a commitment to always doing the right thing – for our clients, for our team members and for the community.

Join our rapidly growing company where you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who care, and who will inspire and challenge you every day!

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