Survey Crew Chief

Accura Engineering; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Knoxville seeks a field survey professional to operate data collectors, GPS equipment, and robotic total stations while leading field crews and coordinating with clients.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years of survey experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel. The candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, with comprehensive safety practices and regulatory compliance emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of survey experience required.
• Experience with transportation database surveys desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data collectors, robotic total stations, and GPS equipment.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients as required.
• Lead crews on day-to-day operations.
• Ensure crew uses proper PPE and follows safety procedures.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal survey regulations and Accura Engineering procedures.
• Monitor daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Safety procedures

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

3+ years surveying experience

Transport database surveys (desirable)

Valid driver’s license

Pre-employment drug screen & background check

Tools

GPS equipment

Robotic total stations

Data collection devices

Job description

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilizing data collectors, robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• File transfers will be performed remotely on a daily basis.
• Leads crews on day to day operations.
• Ensures crew is properly equipped with personal protection equipment.
• Ensures crew follows company safety procedures.
• Coordinates with office staff and clients as required.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal survey regulations as well as Accura Engineering procedures.
• Monitors accurate completion of daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience conducting a variety of survey
• Experience with Transportation Database Surveys is desirable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Must be willing and able to travel as required for the role.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry required instruments and equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify