Land Surveying Crew Chief

Nederveld, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Survey Crew Chief to lead a team in providing precise land surveying services. This full-time position involves performing various types of surveys, guiding crew members, and utilizing advanced survey equipment like robotics and GPS. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of projects in the surveying and mapping sector, while enjoying the flexibility of a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in land surveying and leading a field crew.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layouts, topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys.
• Lead a team and ensure accuracy of work performed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Standard survey equipment

Robotics

GPS

Job description

The Survey Crew Chief will provide accurate and timely service to our clients through expertise in land surveying and leading a team. S/he will be responsible for completing the work scheduled for the day and assuring the accuracy of the work performed.

Essential Functions

1. Perform construction layouts, topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys with a 1-2 person crew
2. Apply knowledge and experience to guide crew members
3. Utilize standard survey equipment, robotics, and GPS

Essential Skills for Performing the Job

1. Self-motivated
2. Detail-oriented
3. Ability to work independently or collaboratively
4. Verbal and written communication skills

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2. 1-2 years in land surveying
3. 1-2 years in leading a field crew
4. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful

Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License in good standing, demonstrating safe driving habits and capable of being insured by our company policy.

Position Type/Expected Hours

This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be requested based on workload.

Physical Demands

This position is a combination of fieldwork, travel-related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.

Travel

Regular travel will be required as a part of the Survey Crew Chief job.

Disclaimer

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eligible candidates will be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Surveying and Mapping Services and Civil Engineering