Entry-Level Survey Instrument Operator
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Job Description
Join a leading team in commercial and industrial concrete work as a Survey Instrument Operator. This role involves working with a skilled team on projects such as industrial warehousing, manufacturing facilities, and retail commercial projects. You will use Trimble equipment for construction staking of concrete pads and foundations. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, including the potential to transition to a Survey Crew Chief.
Responsibilities
Interpret civil engineering plans, architectural drawings, and construction documents to determine required staking points.
Mark precise horizontal and vertical locations of proposed structures, utilities, foundations, and grades using total stations, GPS, and other survey instruments.
Lay out construction boundaries, building corners, gridlines, curb lines, utilities, and concrete formwork locations according to design specifications.
Verify site dimensions and ensure all staked points match the approved plans before construction begins.
Set stakes, hubs, lath, and flagging with correct offsets, elevations, and labeling for contractors.
Produce staking sheets, cut sheets, and field notes documenting all layout points, offsets, and elevations for contractors.
Prepare material lists, estimates, and mapping information when required for project planning or work orders.
Maintain accurate records of all staked locations and any field adjustments made during layout.
Essential Skills
1-2 years of experience in concrete layout or commercial construction staking.
Ability to calibrate a survey rod in the field.
Experience with Trimble or TopCon equipment.
Reliability in the field, with skills in total station operation, blueprint reading, blueprint interpretation, and topography.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to read construction and architectural plans.
Work Environment
This position is field-based on a construction site, with regular construction hours and the potential for longer hours during the summer season. The work involves hands-on experience with diverse project types, including cast-in-place walls, basements, crawl spaces, slab-on-grade foundations, and more. The company offers a stable and financially strong environment, providing career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Westfield, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Westfield,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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