Land Surveying Crew Chiefs

Precision Surveying & Consulting, Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

PTO with Holidays

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Precision Surveying & Consulting, Inc. seeks a Crew Chief - Land Surveying to lead field operations, supervise crew activities, and ensure accurate data collection in the field. You will coordinate with teammates, review plans, and deliver reliable survey information to clients.

The role requires foundational surveying experience, a safety focus, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of general survey experience including topographic mapping and staking.
• Proficiency with survey equipment and data collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist surveying operations and coordinate field activities.
• Operate survey equipment and collect data per client specifications.
• Maintain data integrity and manage field data input daily.
• Review construction plans and perform stakeouts and as-builts.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients to relay data and timelines.
• Uphold safety standards and conduct pre-job equipment checks.

Skills

Two years survey experience

Data collection

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

surveying certification preferred

Tools

GPS

Robotic instruments

Total stations

Data collectors

Job description

Crew Chief - Land Surveying

Wage: Starting at $33 per hour - Based on experience

PER DIEM: $1,150 per week (must work 5 days a week or will be prorated)
Full Time Position: 40 hours per week. Overtime when applicable
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Typical) (Will vary to meet clients' needs)
Occasional Saturdays on an as-needed basis

Job Summary

Our Land Surveying Crew Chiefs are responsible for assisting in surveying operations, coordinating with team members, and ensuring accurate data collection in the field. This entry-level supervisory role requires foundational surveying experience, technical skills, and a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• Land Surveying Experience: A minimum of two years of general survey practice, including topographic mapping, construction staking, boundary determination, construction staking, and data collection. Proficiency in operating survey equipment and data collection methods. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Equipment Operation

• Maintain and operate conventional survey equipment, including GPS, robotic instruments, and total stations.
• Operate data collectors to perform as-builts, stakeouts, and establish control according to client specifications.

Data Management

• Backup tablet data and ensure it is inputted according to established file structures.
• Coordinate daily with office staff to translate and deliver field data accurately.

Field Data Accuracy

• Perform closed level loops to a third-order accuracy (1:10,000) and establish control to the same degree of accuracy.
• Record field data in field books daily and file documentation with the office.

Time Tracking

• Accurately record and input crew’s daily time into the time tracking system on a daily basis.

Construction Plan Reading

• Navigate and understand construction plans for reference and guidance.
• Accurately as-built and map utilities, performing complete utility layouts for excavations and dig permits.

Client Interaction

• Receive and execute staking requests from clients, following directions from the manager.
• Cultivate clients and suggest other possible options for layout to achieve the same outcome but with less fieldwork if applicable.

Professionalism And Teamwork

• Professionally represent the company and work collaboratively in a team atmosphere with coworkers, clients, and other trades.
• Demonstrate self-starter qualities and initiative in improving company operations.

Safety Compliance

• Comply with site safety requirements - OSHA and understand excavation standards.
• Complete pre-job truck inspections, safety documentation, and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain trucks and equipment to meet company standards.

Core Values

• Adhere to and promote the company’s core values in all aspects of the role. Our company culture is built on team 7 values that are essential to teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with surveying work. Strenuous walking and lifting catch basin grates/manhole cover, hauling equipment. Capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs. Physically maneuver around construction sites, including accessing excavations, trenches, structures and other disturbed areas.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and environments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant surveying certification preferred.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check and drug screening. Note that every year you may/will be required for recertification of both.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Holiday Pay
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities