Land Survey Assistant, Survey Instrument Operator

Job overview

The Land Survey Assistant, Survey Instrument Operator role is onsite in Gainesville, FL, with travel requirements for assigned projects. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000 per year, with a stated per diem of $205 per day for eligible travel assignments. The role supports field crews on renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, boundary, topographic, and ALTA survey projects. The assistant operates and maintains survey equipment, collects field and geospatial data, and supports survey layouts and mapping deliverables. The work helps project teams document land and site conditions accurately while following safety and quality policies.

What you'll do

• Assist crew chiefs and senior surveyors with field operations
• set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment
• collect and record field data, notes, points, sketches, and equipment logs
• support construction layout, topographic, boundary, ALTA, utility-locating, and feature-location tasks
• gather geospatial data using GPS and 3D scanning
• assist with sketches, CAD drawings, maps, reports, and legal descriptions
• maintain equipment and follow safety and quality policies
• communicate with teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

land survey assistant

survey instrument operator

land surveying

field crew

renewable energy

infrastructure

gainesville fl

tesoro group

$80k–$100k/year

$205/day per diem

travel required

gps/gnss

topographic surveys

entry-level candidates encouraged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes hands-on training, per diem benefits for eligible travel assignments, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a travel schedule of three to four weeks onsite followed by one week off, 75–85 hours per week during travel periods, and $205 per diem for seven days per week when working six days; motivated entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

About the employer

Tesoro Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Sector: 54.