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title: "Land Survey Crew - Instrument Operator"
company: "Thomas & Hutton"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/thomas-hutton"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/thomas-hutton-land-survey-crew-instrument-operator-a6d2dade-ab65-4e0f-b346-d482f934f554"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/tandh/573ceed0-003d-472c-a946-789309c96008"
workplace: onsite
location: "Nashville, Tennessee"
employment_type: full-time
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-08-26T20:02:40.032Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T11:39:45.784Z
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# Land Survey Crew - Instrument Operator

**Thomas & Hutton** · Nashville, Tennessee

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/tandh/573ceed0-003d-472c-a946-789309c96008

## About the role

Begin your surveying career where your work supports the development of infrastructure and communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll work alongside experienced survey professionals collecting critical field data that supports engineering, design, and construction projects. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialized equipment, and being part of a collaborative team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in land surveying.

##### What You'll Do:

- Work as part of a two- to three-person survey crew assisting with a variety of land surveying activities

- Assist with boundary, topographic, construction staking, and other field surveys

- Operate and assist with survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and data collectors

- Carry supplies, hold equipment, drive stakes, and assist with clearing survey lines as needed

- Record field measurements and assist in maintaining accurate survey documentation

- Maintain and transport survey equipment safely to and from job sites

- Coordinate with the survey crew and project teams to complete assignments efficiently and accurately

##### What You Bring:

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- Prior experience working in an outdoor environment preferred

- Previous land surveying experience preferred

- Experience with Carlson SurvCE, robotic total stations, and Trimble GPS equipment a plus

- Valid driver’s license required (this position requires driving)

- Strong math skills and attention to detail

- Written and verbal communication skills

- Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime when required

##### Physical Requirements:

- Ability to perform strenuous physical activity in a wide range of temperatures and outdoor work environments

- Ability to stand for long periods of time

- Ability to climb hills and walk long distances across varied terrain

- Ability to traverse wooded areas, construction sites, and undeveloped land

- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds

- Ability to work in environments that may contain venomous snakes and insects such as ticks, red bugs, wasps, bees, hornets, and yellow jackets

##### Why Thomas & Hutton?

- Competitive salary plus performance bonus

- Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance

- Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

- 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance

- Thomas & Hutton University training programs

 

**Schedule:**

A regular schedule of Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., plus overtime as needed

**How to apply:**
Ready to design the future? Apply today at [www.thomasandhutton.com/careers](http://www.thomasandhutton.com/careers).

At **Thomas & Hutton**, our mission of *"Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" *shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at [www.thomasandhutton.com](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thomasandhutton.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cashley.c%40tandh.com%7C3ea8efcd260d4391534308ddff9d6d1d%7C1a894e1fcadd4395b18dab194ebab418%7C0%7C0%7C638947773781500823%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2C4k%2FrflSbfXxATWOxITYetM76PvUh%2BIB9zydfqMR9U%3D&reserved=0)

**Please note:** Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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