Survey Crew Chief

Position Overview

The Survey Crew Chief will carry out a variety of survey field work including establishing horizontal/vertical control, topographic surveying, property boundary surveys and construction staking. This position will involve working as a solo crew chief as well as part of a team. Occasional CAD work (including simple survey drafting or calculations) or ancillary duties may be performed as an assist to field duties and project manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience surveying; at least 2 year in a crew chief position (preferred).
• Competent in solo surveying work and working as part of a crew.
• Experience with surveying equipment – GPS and robotic total stations; LiDAR and Trimble preferred but not necessary.
• Strong communications skills. Thorough and attentive to details. Able to prioritize and multi-task. Proactive and deadline oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• AutoCAD experience (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field is a plus. LSIT preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Efficiently operate survey equipment including total stations, levels, GPS equipment, 3D scanner and data collectors. Collection of data and review for accuracy.
• Ability to work as a one person crew following directions from Project Manager.
• Ability to work as part of a crew and follow directions from a crew chief.
• Ability to perform basic CAD functions.
• Perform a variety of tasks – ALTA/boundary, control topography, and construction surveys,
• Travel and stay overnight for work occasionally.
• Interact with clients and understand needs.
• Flexibility to adapt to situations and circumstances.
• Manual dexterity and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and terrain environments.
• Maintain accurate, legible organized records in accordance to all Operations and Work Instructions.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies/procedures.
• Read and interpret deeds and construction plan documents.
• Self-motivated individual and display initiative.
• Be safety driven. Maintain a good driving record.
• Anticipate, prevent and solve problems (proactive vs. reactive) within his/her authority.
• AutoCAD experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with team members and clients.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently and lead a team effectively.
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions in the field.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

This position is in Midland, TX. Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (HDHP), Vision and Dental
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Long Term/Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off