Survey Crew Chief

MacArthur Associated Consultants, LLC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Crew Chief to join their dynamic Survey team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead field surveys, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in various projects, including highway and boundary surveys. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of experience in land surveying and proficiency with advanced surveying tools and techniques. Join a company recognized as one of Oklahoma's Top Workplaces, where you can grow professionally while making a significant impact on the community through your work. If you are passionate about surveying and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance (85% to 100% employer-paid)

Employer paid vision insurance

Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Optional supplemental buy-up life insurance

16 days of PTO at start

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land surveying including DOT and ALTA surveys.
• Proficient in GPS devices and total stations for data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crew in efficient surveying practices.
• Prepare accurate field notes and sketches for projects.

Skills

Land Surveying

Data Collection Techniques

GPS Devices

Total Stations

Surveying Calculations

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Motorized Equipment Operation

Education

Degree in Land Surveying

Continuing Education in Land Survey

Tools

Trimble Survey Equipment

Computer Aided Drafting Software

Job description

WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 1976, MacArthur Associated Consultants is a leading comprehensive civil engineering consulting and surveying firm in the Oklahoma City area serving public and private clients, including military installations across Oklahoma.

Selected as one of Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces, our Mission Statement is reflected in our work and professional relationships. “Impacting Tomorrow By Being Extraordinary Today”.
We are seeking a Crew Chief to join our growing family to assist our Survey team.

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years’ experience in land surveying. This includes highway/DOT Surveys, bridges. Site surveys: including Boundary and ALTA, topographic, aerial ground control, construction layout, utility, and horizontal/vertical control surveys.
• Proficient with data collectors and data collection techniques, conventional field notes and sketches, total stations, leveling, and in reporting accurate survey information resulting from the field work.
• Proficient in the use of GPS devices, total stations, conventional and digital levels, surveying calculations, i.e., cogo, Microsoft office, survey, and drafting technologies, i.e., AutoCAD, MicroStation/OpenRoads, preparation and presentation of survey drawings, GPS post processing error analysis and correction.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Trimble Survey Equipment and software.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors under various field conditions (heat and cold) and exposure to traffic.
• Ability to travel out of town for projects.
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of computer aided drafting.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and instruments of land surveying; knowledge of basic civil engineering principles, practices, and construction procedure.
• Clean background. A thorough background check will be conducted on all final candidates in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Trimble Survey Equipment and software.
• Demonstrated experience in DOT, ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic Site Surveys.
• Ability to calculate boundaries and construction layout.
  • The ability to resolve boundaries in the field is a plus.
  • The ability to calculate points for construction layout from pdf and CAD drawings for use in layout on new construction sites.
• Basic Land Survey Law knowledge application for various applications.
• Continuing education in Land Survey or active schooling to gain Degree in Land Surveying with intent to gain Professional Survey Licensure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides leadership for the field crew in performing surveys in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure actual hours do not exceed the planned hours.
• Communicates to have a thorough understanding of the day’s work prior to departure from office.
• Perform occasional research from Government entities for items such as plats, and deed research.
• Communicates with on-site client supervisors, property owners and the general public as needed.
• Neatly prepares thorough and accurate field notes and sketches for all assigned projects and completes administrative tasks for time keeping and project billing.
• Develops and maintains proficiency in surveying methods and technologies through continuing education and training.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of survey crew.
• Reads and interprets maps, deeds, and construction documents.
• Performs complex surveying calculations using coordinate geometry (COGO) software.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, and aerial photographs to perform Surveys for design projects.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare Surveys performed in the field for final processing by CAD Techs.
• Responsible for tasks as defined in the quality manual.
• Performs Quality Control on all surveys completed under his license and sometimes for other surveys as well.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

PAY:
$45,500.00 – $95,000.00 per year

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance, 85% to 100% employer-paid
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Optional supplemental buy-up life insurance
• 16 days of PTO at start, incremented up with years of service
• Parental leave

MacArthur Associated Consultants, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.