Crew Chief

Are you looking for a career that combines your passion for your craft with true ownership? Crafton Tull is a 100% employee-owned planning, design, and surveying firm dedicated to improving communities. As an employee-owner, you'll have a direct, long-term stake in Crafton Tull's continued success. This sense of ownership drives everything we do.

We're focused on creating a work environment that cultivates happiness and fulfillment both on and off the clock. Our programs empower our people to succeed, while preserving the important balance between work and life. Join us and become part of a team that values your professional growth and invests in your future.

Join our team. Own your future.

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Two Medical Plan Options
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Dental & Vision
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Extended Illness Bank
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Debt Program
• Tuition Assistance
• And More

CREW CHIEF SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, and directs work of assigned survey party engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, land division, titles, or other purposes by performing the following duties.

*This position has been designated as safety sensitive and involves extensive Monday - Friday travel and working on site*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• ALTA Survey experience required
• Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Coordinates survey plans with client, Survey Coordinator, project manager, civil authorities and assigned survey party to ensure all survey needs are met, client needs are met and crew/equipment is used efficiently.
• Ensures all projects are completed according to plan schedules, company policy and production standards.
• Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Coordinates findings with Survey Coordinator, clients, and others concerned with project.
• Performs operator maintenance and records keeping on assigned company vehicle and survey equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct reports, however directs the daily work of survey crew by training, planning, assigning, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works directly with supervisor on time entry and performance management.

COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Detail oriented
• Leadership
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Excellent communications skills - Listening, understanding and responding
• Teamwork and Cooperation

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate’s degree in survey preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record. Almost constant travel is required for this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must have ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Must be able to identify, record, and complete survey calculations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT: This outlines the physical requirements for the job, which are essential for successful performance. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements. This fully field-based position includes a daily per diem, with minimal time spent in an office and work conducted remotely from various project locations.

During this job, the employee will often, operate a vehicle, stand, walk, use hands for various tasks, reach, and communicate audibly. Sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling may be occasional requirements. They may also need to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Visual abilities such as close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment are necessary.

During this job, the employee encounters various weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation) in diverse terrains. The work environment typically has a loud noise level.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This job includes tasks or duties that Crafton Tull reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others and is therefore deemed a safety sensitive position. In addition to pre-employment drug testing, this position will fall under Crafton Tull’s Drug, Alcohol, and Contraband policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.