Survey Crew Chief I
Wage: $28-$32 per hour
Full time position: 40 hours per week
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Working Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Occasional Saturdays on an as needed basis
Reports to Survey Manager
Essential Functions:
- Maintain the seven core values of Precision Surveying & Consulting. Ability to Perform all duties listed on Survey Tech II duties in addition to the following but not limited to: 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