Land Surveying Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief/Party Chief - LAND SURVEYING

We are seeking experienced Land Surveying Crew Chiefs to join our team for 9 to 12-month contract project with potential to extend. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in land surveying, crew leadership and fieldwork execution.

Wage: $28-$44 per hour based on experience
Full time position: 40 - 50 hours per week
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Working Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (time dependent on client) - potential overtime
Occasional Saturdays on an as needed basis

Employment is contingent to passing a certifiable background check and drug screening.

Reports to Survey Manager

Essential Functions:

• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience including topographic, construction staking, boundary, and data collection required.

• Ability to perform physical labor (i.e., strenuous walking, and lifting catch basin grates/manhole covers, hauling equipment) and physically maneuver around construction sites, including accessing excavations, trenches, structures, and other disturbed areas; Capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience including topographic, construction staking, boundary, and data collection required.

• Operate various survey equipment (GPS, Robotics, and Total Stations)

• Knowledge of tablet functions and ability to navigate through said functions.

• Ability to back up and record tablet data on a weekly basis (more frequently if needed).

• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude

• Ability to set up and run all equipment.
• Able to perform a Level Loop
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy

• Receive and follow directions.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the actions and productivity of a field crew as well as the operation and maintenance of survey equipment.

  • Maintain a direct working relationship with subordinate members of crew.

  • Ability to direct and give instruction to subordinate members of crew.

  • Ability to coach and encourage survey techs to learn the PSC way.

  • Ability to look for and find noticeable mistakes in office calculations from staking results in the field.

  • Ability to verify all equipment is in proper working condition.

• Work directly with the Survey Manager and Licensed Surveyor in development of proposals and coordinate with clients on existing projects.

  • Cultivate clients and suggest other possible options for layout to achieve the same outcome but with less fieldwork if applicable.

• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and have good organizational and communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients.

• Read and comprehend construction drawings. Calculate construction layouts. Work directly with design engineers, clients, safety officers, and the public.

  • Understand demands of project. Ability to view a set of plans and see potential errors in calculations.

• Run Crew with limited help from Survey Manager.

  • Know when to ask for help and not to be afraid to ask for assistance.

  • When asking for help try to have a clear understanding of what the issue is. Be ready to discuss solutions you have tried already.

• Plan and execute an efficient scanning/survey workflow.
• Work independently, as well as part of a team.

• Comply with all Construction Site OSHA rules.

  • Know when to step back and re-evaluate potential safety problems.

• Participate in required company training programs.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k with match

• Paid vacation

• Short term disability

• Long term disability

• Employee Profit Sharing Bonus

• Career development program

Salary : $28 - $44