Land Surveyor – Crew Chief

SHIVE-HATTERY INC; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Land Surveyor – Crew Chief to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage in boundary, topographic, and ALTA/ASCM land title surveys while working with cutting-edge technology, including UAV data and 3D scanning. The role promises professional growth with the potential for licensure in Land Surveying. Join a collaborative culture that emphasizes learning and teaching, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive compensation package and a variety of benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about surveying and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K/Roth 401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Professional Development Opportunities

Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription

Overtime Bonus

Profit Sharing Bonus

First Time License Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member or a two-year technical degree preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain survey equipment including robotic total stations and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current driver’s license and operate company vehicles.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform overnight travel as needed.

Skills

Survey Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Basic Survey Calculations

Education

Two-Year Technical Degree in Surveying

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Design

Tools

Robotic Total Stations

GPS Survey Equipment

Civil 3D Software

Job description

Shive Hattery’s Bettendorf office have a full-time Land Surveyor – Crew Chief position available. Duties include but not limited to:

• Boundary, topographic, and ALTA/ASCM land title surveys and construction staking including both field and office duties.
• There is also a possibility of working with UAV (drone) data and 3D scanning.
• This is a professional path position that provides the opportunity to earn a Professional Land Surveying license with the appropriate formal education.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum three (3)years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member or new graduate with a two year technical degree in Surveying or Civil Design preferred but not required
• Ability to operate and maintain survey equipment including but not limited to robotic total stations, GPS survey equipment, data collectors and automatic levels
• Strong communication and collaborations skills
• Perform office functions including drafting of plats and topographic surveys, computations and reduction of field notes
• Be familiar with basic survey calculations including but not limited to percent of slope, angle measurement, bearing and azimuth, coordinates, traverses, differential leveling and horizontal curves
• Ability to interpret construction plans
• Establish and set points for construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, etc.)
• Work in a team environment but also be willing to work independently
• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying
• Responsible for job specific quality
• Overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles
• Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Familiarity with Civil 3D software is a plus
• Willingness to do some overnight travel for work

Why Shive-Hattery?

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• …And Many More!

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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