Survey Crew Chief

Horrocks; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Pleasant Grove, UT. You will lead field crews on transportation, municipal, and land development projects, using Trimble gear and CAD tools to produce accurate survey data for design and construction teams.

The role emphasizes field work with occasional office tasks, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with clients and PMs to ensure project success. Competitive benefits accompany the salary.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience, leading field crews.
• 5+ years as Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role.
• Ability to plan daily field operations and mentor staff.
• Experience with topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and boundary surveys.
• Willingness to work in the field with some office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional survey equipment and GPS; collect data and place construction control.
• Perform boundary retracement, design support, and topographic mapping.
• Maintain accurate field notes and transfer data to office.
• Lead daily field operations; assign work and ensure quality deliverables.
• Coordinate with PMs, clients, and on-site reps to ensure satisfaction.
• Identify construction challenges and report to office team.

Skills

Field operations

Crew leadership

Survey data collection

Boundary retracement

Map reading

Communication with clients

Proactive problem-solving

Topographic surveys

CAD familiarity

Tools

Trimble equipment

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

MS Office

OPUS/point cloud

Job description

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

Department

Transportation

Location

Pleasant Grove, UT

Compensation

$45.00 - $60.00 / hour

Core Responsibilities

• Competent in using conventional survey equipment and GPS systems in the collection of data or the placement of construction control. Including digital levels.
• Well-versed in all field techniques related to boundary retracement, design support, and construction surveying support, topographic mapping, and Right of Way mapping.
• Responsible for clear, informative, and accurate field notes.
• Efficiently complete daily topographic, boundary and control surveys for design and construction surveys
• Communicate with the client’s on-site representatives, when needed, to ensure satisfaction with work performed and the communication of his needs to the office support team.
• Identify and report unique or potential construction difficulties to the office support team
• Analyze survey maps, locate monumentation and physical evidence required in the retracement of property lines
• Ensures that field information is accurately collected and transferred to the office support team
• Comfortable performing field and office tasks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

This position requires the operation of a company vehicle. All candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Employment is contingent upon meeting Horrocks' Fleet & Safety minimum requirements. Candidates will be asked to provide consent for the MVR check as part of the hiring process.

• 8-10+years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including experience leading field survey crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary surveying projects.
• 5+ years of experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role, with demonstrated ability to plan daily field operations, assign work, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead and develop survey crews, maintain project schedules, coordinate with project managers and clients, and resolve field-related challenges independently.
• Must be willing and able to initially work primarily in the field, but also have the ability to work on office tasks
• Experience in topographic surveys, transportation surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, land boundary surveys, subdivisions and records of survey, elevation certificates, construction staking, and data management. Exposure to first and second-order control surveys is a plus
• Fluent with Trimble equipment. Mobile, aerial, and ground-based lidar scanning experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Office, and MS Office. OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure are a plus
• Experience in using linework codes with Topo Surveys
• Knowledge of UDOT and local safety standards

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.