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Instrument Person (Land Surveying)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Glastonbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 27
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Tectonic is looking for an Instrument Person to join our growing team in Glastonbury CT.
In this role youll gain hands-on experience supporting exciting land surveying projects while collaborating closely with a Professional Land Surveyor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of this position include the setup maintenance and operation of all field survey equipment the operation of survey instruments in the field including total stations levels data collectors GPS and other standard survey equipment. They will also prepare survey sites and remove all obstacles including debris brush tree limbs etc. Essential functions also include maintaining neat and accurate field records and survey notes assisting the Crew Chief in field day to day operations maintaining field vehicles and supplies uploading and downloading data collection information and photographs and all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 1 year surveying experience with the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of surveying equipment;
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;
- Must be available to work overtime as needed and be available for travel for overnight assignments;
- Must possess a HS Diploma or equivalent; AAS in Surveying a plus;
- May be able to obtain OSHA training within a reasonable period of time;
- Must possess a valid clean drivers license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of these positions the employee is constantly required to assume a stationary position for prolonged periods of time and handle inspect and/or feel documents materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and computer generated reports and will be required to communicate using the Corporate e-mail and telephone systems. The employee is frequently required to move around on the job-site including ascending or descending the landscape and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary materials and equipment; they are sometimes required to do so in hazardous conditions such as in woods water snow etc.. The employee must frequently lift and/or move equipment up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 75 lbs.. This position involves regularly operating a motor-vehicle which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position close vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position in order to detect non-conformities.Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements US DOT Regulations and/or Company policy.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Opportunities for mentoring professional development and career advancement
- Tuition reimbursement to advance education
- Paid time off including vacation sick leave and personal days
- Company-observed paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
- Comprehensive group medical insurance including health dental vision and life coverage
- High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
- Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
PAY RANGE
Tectonics goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidates work location experience education certifications and capabilities compared to the advertised position.
Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 / hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race creed color national origin sex age disability marital status or any other protected class.Tectonic participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
About Company
Learn about the award-winning engineering work of Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. on the Upper Collinsville Dam project and other projects.
