Jose Flores
Brownsville
Summary
Experienced Instrument Man specializing in precise land measurement and control network establishment. Strong attention to detail and technical expertise contribute to the success of topographical surveys, construction staking, and boundary recon. Eager to leverage skills to drive project efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Man
Melden & Hunt
Edinburg
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted design and topographic surveys, capturing precise elevation data, existing structures, and natural features to support engineering teams.
- Performed boundary surveys, successfully locating property corners, under challenging field conditions.
- Executed high-accuracy construction staking for new subdivisions, precisely locating and setting points for lot corners and storm/sanitary utilities.
- Gathered information about existing structures such as roads, buildings and utilities for use in topographical surveys.
- Collaborated closely with the Party Chief to optimize daily workflows, consistently completing field assignments ahead of schedule.
Instrument Man
Right-of-Way Surveying Services
Mission
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted design and topographic surveys, capturing precise elevation data, existing structures, and natural features to support engineering team.
- Established and verified robust survey control networks for high-priority Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) corridor projects.
- Set high-precision "blue tops" for highway construction staking, ensuring subgrade and base materials met strict structural elevation tolerances.
- Performed Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, utilizing hydro-vacuum excavation to safely expose, identify, and verify the exact depth of underground gas and utility lines.
- Assisted the Party Chief in executing high-order level loops to establish precise vertical benchmarks across expansive project sites.
- Staked out new subdivisions, accurately positioning layouts for lot corners, roadways, and underground utility infrastructure.
- Managed field truck logistics and readiness, overseeing routine maintenance schedules (inspections, oil changes) and inventory control to prevent project downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Texas Leadership Center
Brownsville05-2019
Skills
- Right-of-way surveying
- Control network setup
- Equipment Efficiency (Leica & Trimble)
- Topographic survey
- Boundary surveys
- SUE Utility Locating
- Construction layout
- Subdivision layout
- As-built Surveys
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual
- Corridor Surveys (TxDOT)
Timeline
Instrument Man
Melden & Hunt
11.2021 - Current
Instrument Man
Right-of-Way Surveying Services
06.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
South Texas Leadership Center