Survey Crew Chief

Actalent; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Survey Crew Chief for the Downers Grove, IL area. The role requires leading field surveys, diagnosing complex field conditions, and operating multiple robotic survey instruments as a one-person crew. You will be onsite, commute-ready, and must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

The position is contract-to-hire, with a first shift and potential weekends. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $35 to $40 per hour, with standard benefits and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a surveyor or survey Crew Chief
• Experience running as a solo crew
• Ability to operate Geodimeter, Leica and Trimble robotic instruments as a one person crew
• Knowledge of Leica GPS equipment preferred
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record

Skills

Solo crew leadership

Field surveying

Driver's license

Operates geodimeter/leica/trimble onew

Tools

Geodimeter

Leica robotic instruments

Trimble robotic instruments

Leica GPS equipment

Job description

Survey Crew Chief!

**Interviewing ASAP!!** Hours: Hiring for first shift! Must be flexible to work Monday-Friday and some weekends **Must be willing to commute and work out in the field in the Downers Grove, IL area** Must haves:

• 4+ years of experience as a surveyor or survey Crew Chief
• Experience running as a solo crew
• Ability to operate Geodimeter, Leica and Trimble robotic instruments as a one person crew
• Knowledge of Leica GPS equipment preferred.
• Valid drivers license with an insurable driving record.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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