Crew Chief II

Lever, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100%Up

401K with Company Match

Reimbursement for Professional Licens*

Training and Development to Foster Pro

Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Crew Chief II to lead survey crews in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee field operations, mentor staff, and manage data collection from tools like GPS and total stations. The role emphasizes boundary and construction staking with accurate data processing.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing calculations, and ensuring safety and quality standards across road, bridge, and building surveys. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of field survey related experience/training is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction and/or Safe Land Certification preferred, or to be obtained upon hire.
• First Aid & CPR certification is preferred.
• NSPS CST Level 4 is preferred.
• Professional Surveyors (PS) licensure is preferred.
• MS Outlook proficiency for email correspondence.
• Windows or Android operating systems knowledge is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs/assists daily duties of survey crew as required.
• Mentors junior staff on survey field procedures and CESO standard survey operating procedures.
• Transport and set up instruments and equipment at job sites.
• Operates survey equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors).
• Performs data gathering from maps, deeds, and records.
• Completes construction, boundary, and topographic surveys.
• Reads maps and stake-out sheets to reproduce surveys.
• Performs survey calculations and data reduction.
• Uses data collectors to perform field-to-finish operations.
• Understand boundary resolution and construction staking.
• Prepare layout calculations for utilities, roads, bridges, and buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Timesheet data entry

Outlook

Windows

Android

MS Office

Education

7+ years field survey experience

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

TBC

Access

Data collectors

Job description

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

At CESO, a Crew Chief II participates independently or with the assistance of a Field Survey Technician (I or II) to complete surveying services. Assists or directs survey crews in performance of land surveys, data collection and construction staking.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs/assists daily duties of survey crew as required. Mentors junior staff members on survey field procedures, equipment, field notes, communications and CESO standard survey operating procedures according to the CESO survey manual.
• Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for survey equipment such as rods, total stations, GPS equipment, tripods, and related supplies from truck to various points on project site.
• Operates survey equipment such as total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, automatic levels, and scanners.
• Performs research of previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys including courthouse and utility information.
• Complete construction surveys for area roads, bridges, buildings, subdivisions, and other properties.
• Completes boundary and topographic surveys that establish rights-of-way on area roads and properties.
• Read maps, plans, and stake-out sheets to reproduce a physical survey.
• Complete mathematical calculations required to reduce, check, or complete any survey data.
• Proficient in use of data collector to perform field to finish operations.
• Understanding of advanced coordinate geometry functions with ability to calculate boundary and construction staking within the data collector platform.
• Advanced understanding of boundary resolution, procedures and processes.
• Advanced knowledge in practice of construction layout for utilizing data collection software to produce construction layout calculations for utilities, roads bridges and buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of field survey related experience/training is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction and/or Safe Land Certification preferred, or to be obtained upon hire.
• First Aid & CPR certification is preferred.
• NSPS CST Level 4 is preferred.
• Professional Surveyors (PS) licensure is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Proficient in navigating Windows or Android operating systems is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Civil 3D is preferred.
• Working knowledge of TBC and Access is preferred.
• Local travel as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• An employee must have the ability to reach with hands and arms; to use hands for drawing, typing, or handling tools and materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to varying work environments including extreme heat or cold, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, and moving construction vehicles while onsite. An employee may be exposed to poisonous and/or thorny vegetation, snakes and stinging insects.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a work environment that has a noise level that varies between moderate to loud.
• Ability to travel as needed, which may include occasional overnight stays. Must be available to work overtime as required. Must be able to access various project locations, including sites with limited ADA accommodations.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• 401K with a Company Match
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

$36.55 - $55.98 an hour

CESO Compensation Transparency

CESO Compensation Transparency: The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate’s background, qualifications, and fit for the role.

Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location:

• Charlotte, NC: $36.55 - $44.32

CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.