Job Description
The survey crew chief is responsible for leading survey activities such as site leveling, boundary and topographic surveys, and utility measurements, using advanced equipment, while ensuring safety, accuracy, and collaboration on construction and development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform survey activities including leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and profile and cross-section surveys
- Set up, adjust, and operate survey equipment such as total stations, data collectors, and GPS devices
- Measure distances, angles, and elevations for staking purposes
- Review and adjust survey field calculations as needed
- Establish and locate vertical and horizontal control points
- Measure utility points including curb, gutter, water, sewer, storm drain, and paving using survey equipment
- Prepare accurate field notes and complete as-built drawings
- Maintain survey work-issued vehicles, laptops, and equipment
- Read and interpret engineering plans
- Mentor survey crew members and assist with training and professional development
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in survey, with at least 1 year at the Crew Chief level
- Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, inspectors, and team leaders
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans
- Experience performing survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and profile and cross-section surveys
- Experience setting up, adjusting, and operating Trimble survey equipment including total station, data collector, and GPS equipment
- Experience measuring distances, angles, and elevations for staking purposes, and reviewing survey field calculations and adjusting when needed
- Experience locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control
- Experience utilizing Trimble equipment to measure utility points including curb and gutter, water sewer, storm drain, and paving
- Experience preparing accurate field notes and completing as-built drawings
- Experience maintaining work-issued vehicles, laptops, and survey equipment
- Availability for overnight travel roughly 4-5 nights per month
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to commute daily to and from sites using a company-provided truck
Benefits & Perks
Compensation packages including annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules for some positions
Travel vouchers based on travel preferences
401K match up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement for wellness-related expenses
Gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex Spending Account options
Employer-paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services
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