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Total Station Operator

Fort Collins, CO ยท On-site

$34 - $46/hr

This position uses the Trimble Total Station equipment to locate points on a job site that will be used to construct projects accurately. Compensation for this role: $34.00 to $46.00 per hour ...

Total Station Operator

Cheyenne, WY ยท On-site

$34 - $46/hr

This position uses the Trimble Total Station equipment to locate points on a job site that will be used to construct projects accurately. Compensation for this role: $34.00 to $46.00 per hour ...

Total Station Operator

Fort Collins, CO ยท On-site

$34 - $46/hr

This position uses the Trimble Total Station equipment to locate points on a job site that will be used to construct projects accurately. Compensation for this role: $34.00 to $46.00 per hour ...

Position Summary The Total Station Operator will support the BIM/VDC and Field Support Teams by assisting with layout and field technology applications on construction sites. This role focuses on ...

The Total Station Technician supports the electrical construction team by providing accurate, model-based layout and verification in the field. This role ensures all electrical systems, racks ...

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How much do total station jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for total station in the United States is $17.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a total station?

A Total Station job involves using a total station, a precision surveying instrument, to measure angles, distances, and coordinates for mapping, construction, and land surveying. Professionals in this role gather and analyze data to create accurate site plans and ensure proper project execution. Responsibilities may include setting up the equipment, taking precise measurements, and interpreting data for engineering and construction projects. Strong mathematical, technical, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

What can you do with a total station?

A total station is a surveying instrument used by surveyors and civil engineers to measure angles and distances accurately. It allows for precise land surveying, mapping, and construction layout by combining electronic distance measurement and angular measurement capabilities. Operating a total station requires technical skills and knowledge of surveying principles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the total station position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Total Station Operator, you need a solid understanding of land surveying principles, precise measurement techniques, and spatial data collection, typically supported by relevant technical training or certification. Proficiency in operating total station equipment, CAD software, and GPS mapping systems is essential for accurate data gathering. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the accuracy and reliability of survey data, which are vital for construction, engineering, and mapping projects.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a total station operator?

A Total Station Operator is responsible for setting up and operating total station equipment to conduct land surveys, collect topographical data, and mark reference points for construction projects. Their daily tasks often include interpreting project plans, recording measurements, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with surveyors, engineers, and construction teams. Operators may also process and transfer data into mapping or CAD software, ensuring accuracy and completeness. This role is usually field-based, with work outdoors in various weather conditions, and often requires travel to different project sites.

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Infographic showing various Total Station job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,489 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Total Station Operator

Encore Electric

Fort Collins, CO โ€ข On-site

$34 - $46/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

DEPARTMENT: VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (VDC)

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTION & PREFABRICATION

OVERVIEW:

This position uses the Trimble Total Station equipment to locate points on a job site that will be used to construct projects accurately.

Compensation for this role:ย  $34.00 to $46.00 per hour depending on experience.ย 

General Responsibilities

โ€ข Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

โ€ข Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

โ€ข Earn and maintain customerโ€™s trust

โ€ข Uphold the core values of the organization

โ€ข Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

โ€ข Responsible for all Total Station tools and equipment

โ€ข Keeps up with changing technology

โ€ข Shoot points for new construction and remodel projects

o CAD knowledge to input own point files together needed

o Maintain point files in an orderly manner on the computer system

o Using points generated from the CAD file, Total Station operator inputs that information into the handheld equipment and uses that to shoot the points in the field

โ€ข Schedule and manage time to properly support projects

โ€ข Serve jobsite Superintendent or Foreman as the customer

โ€ข Assist craftsmen on understanding of Total Station methods

โ€ข Report any discrepancies or inconsistencies back to CAD/BIM and the customer

Other duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

โ€ข Robotic Total Station

โ€ข CAD/BIM as it relates to shooting points with the Total Station

โ€ข Electronic File management

โ€ข Constructability and the construction process

โ€ข Electrical construction

โ€ข Geometry

โ€ข Site safety rules

Skill in:

โ€ข Acting as a self starter

โ€ข Working with little supervision

โ€ข Spatial orientation

โ€ข Visualizing constructability

โ€ข Scheduling and being on time

โ€ข Customer management

โ€ข Listening

โ€ข Speaking intelligently

โ€ข Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

โ€ข Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information

โ€ข Managing processes

โ€ข Managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels

โ€ข Using communication software

โ€ข Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

โ€ข Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, management, and employees

โ€ข Operating a computer

โ€ข Operate Microsoft office products

โ€ข Organizing work to accomplish tasks

โ€ข Reading and writing

โ€ข Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs

โ€ข Identifying and managing risk

โ€ข Problem solving/trouble shooting equipment

โ€ข Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

โ€ข Reading and interpreting drawings

โ€ข Detail oriented

โ€ข Precision driven on point layout

Ability to:

โ€ข Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability

โ€ข Think on your feet

โ€ข See things from multiple perspectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:

โ€ข Driving

โ€ข Sitting

โ€ข Climbing

โ€ข Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs)

โ€ข Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs)

โ€ข Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)

โ€ข Carrying (up to 50lbs)

โ€ข Standing

โ€ข Stooping

โ€ข Vision acuity (near, far and without color deficiencies)

โ€ข Walking

โ€ข Kneeling

โ€ข Trimming (final installation of electrical devices)

โ€ข Pushing (up to 100lbs)

โ€ข Pulling (up to 100lbs)

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires at least 3 years of electrical construction experience including reading and interpreting drawings. Requires a basic understanding of AutoCAD and computer skills and has valid Journeymanโ€™s License.

Benefits of this role: ย 

  • Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
  • Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encoreโ€™s in house training program.

Applications will close for this position on:ย ย  ย September 1, 2026 or until role has been successfully filled.ย ย 

For questions regarding this role, please contact: recruiting@encoreelectric.comย 

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com.ย 

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.