Instrument Technician

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We are seeking a career minded Instrument Technician to join our Land Survey team in Tampa, Florida. We provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. You will work with close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Surveyor.

You will perform surveying, mapping and data collection activities.

• Uses basic knowledge of the general concepts of field survey work.
• Collects data relevant to the shape, contour, location, elevation and dimension of land or land features.
• Assists survey crew in operating and maintaining survey instruments and measuring devices including levels, robotic total stations, GPS equipment and data collectors.
• Performs basic tasks including holding level rod, prism pole or tape at designated points, laying out stakes, and clearing brush and trees from line of survey with machete, brush hook or chainsaw.
• Maintains equipment and survey vehicle; cleans and organizes vehicle.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of surveying.
• Requires ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires basic math skills.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment drug screen.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - $49,100.00 - $68,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary

Location:

United States | FL | Tampa
Organization: 2382 Comm Dev-US South-Tampa FL
Employee Status:
Regular
Travel:
No

Schedule:

Full time
Job Posting: 08/01/2026 07:01:51
Req

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