Survey Crew Chief

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (including HSA/FSA)

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and Accidental Injury

401(k) Retirement Plan with robust 401

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in Starkville, MS seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying operations and supervise a crew in outdoor environments. Travel is required as part of the role.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED with 3 years of land surveying experience, strong communication skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while adhering to safety practices.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) with 3+ years of land surveying experience.
• Vocational school in engineering technology or surveying, preferred.
• Outdoor work environment includes exposure to elements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering surveying tasks in field operations.
• Lead a field survey crew with a hands-on approach.
• Collect and supervise the collection of survey data.
• Manage and direct field personnel, ensuring adherence to survey procedures and safety requirements.
• Operate survey instruments and data collection equipment to obtain accurate field measurements.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Vocational school in engineering technology or surveying (preferred)

Job description

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

If you have the desire to learn and excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right position for you.

Neel-Schaffer, anEngineering News-RecordTop 500 Design firm with offices in nine states, has an immediate opportunity for aSurvey Crew Chiefto join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in our Starkville, MS office. Travel will be required.

This critical position performs complex engineering surveying tasks associated with survey field operations. TheSurvey Crew Chief will act independently and as part of a team supervising all phases of work in the field. While leading a field survey crew with a hands-on approach, the Survey Crew Chief will both collect and supervise the collection of survey data. The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for managing and directing field personnel, ensuring adherence to survey procedures and safety requirements, and operating survey instruments and data collection equipment to obtain accurate and reliable field measurements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma (or GED) and a minimum of 3 years’ land surveying experience
• Vocational school including course work in engineering technology or surveying, preferred
• Working environment includes outdoors, with exposure to environmental elements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills are required; including knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Neel-Schaffer offers an excellent employee benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance, including Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with robust company match and investment assistance

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