Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chiefs are responsible for overseeing a team in the field while collecting and recording data, making sketches, and ensuring the safety of their team. They will lead a survey crew and maintain/operate all instruments and measuring devices needed to complete various types of survey work assignments.

Essential Functions:

· Directs, manages, and participates in the field production of topographic and boundary surveys as well as other survey tasks.

· Maintain and operate GPS and conventional surveying instruments.

· Write and organize field notes.

· Read construction plans to ensure accurate area to be surveyed.

· Execute field staking and perform general surveying on projects.

· Works directly with clients and outside project participants on projects as directed.

· Operates company vehicles to transport team.

Field Duties

· The ability and knowledge to accurately and efficiently perform the following survey tasks including, but not limited to

• Well Head Staking
• Construction Staking
• Topographical Surveys
• Boundary Surveys
• ALTA Surveys
• Proficient operation of Trimble GPS and Robotic Total Station, to include Trimble Field Software.

· Proficient operation of Auto and Digital Level equipment.

· Knowledge and ability to interpret engineering plans accurately.

· Perform field calculations to determine horizontal and vertical locations for needed data points.

Field Survey Crew Coordination

· Direct and supervise work of subordinate members of surveying parties.

· Be able to gauge relative level of effort for projects, evaluate efficiency of field/office practices, and develop tools and practices for more efficient field/office work.

· Maintain:survey equipment, vehicles, batteries, and consumables inventory in storage and in vehicle.

Job Qualifications:

General survey knowledge related to public works, regional water pipeline systems & land development projects.

· Highly motivated with effective communication skills

· Ability to lead, manage, train, and mentor others

· Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and flexibility

· Good math skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Self-motivated and self-disciplined

Education or Formal Training:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· 2-year technical degree from accredited engineering/surveying curriculum preferred.

· 3 years surveying experience required. Valid driver's license is required. AutoCAD/LDD knowledge/experience and construction observation experience preferred. Experience leading survey crews preferred.

Environmental Factors:

If required to work in the field, work is regularly performed for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold or inclement weather.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to walk, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to repetitively finger, handle, feel or operate standard computers and other field and office equipment; reach with hands and arms.

While working in the office: Typically sit at a desk or table; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; and interact with staff and other organizations and supervisors, co-workers, inspectors and employees in other departments and others encountered in the course of work.

While working in the field: Regularly walk, stand or stoop. The employee is occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently lift, carry, push,pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Carry equipment up and down steep terrain. Walk, stand, crouch or run on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. May regularly drive a field truck and occasionally operate a rugged off terrain vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $27 - $33