Survey Crew Chief I

WHS (William H. Smith and Associates); Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WHS is seeking a Crew Chief I to coordinate and direct its survey crew in Rock Springs, Wyoming, ensuring surveys meet standards of practice for land surveying and engineering.

Responsibilities include directing field crews, maintaining field notes, and delivering accurate data while enforcing safety and company procedures. Proficiency with Trimble equipment and software is required; heavy lifting and physical work are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of surveying field experience.
• Proficient with Trimble field equipment (GPS, Robotic, Total Station).
• Proficient with Trimble Business Center and Trimble Geomatics Office.
• Ability to perform physical work (lifting 50–100 pounds).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of one or more survey technicians and meets deadlines by organizing, directing, and maintaining field crew production.
• Performs office and field tasks associated with surveying projects with understanding of each project’s requirements.
• Follows company procedures and state requirements to ensure field data is in the proper format.
• Communicates progress to Registered Land Surveyor and Office Manager by verbal and written communications.
• Works without direct supervision and makes technical decisions within limits of authority.
• Maintains neat field notes and supervises sketches, notes, and data collection.
• Maintains boundary survey calculations and client relations.
• Ensures crew adheres to safety procedures and uses all provided PPE.
• Records time spent on each project, mileage, and field change orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic

Total Station

Trimble Business Center

Trimble Geomatics Office

Job description

The Crew Chief I is responsible for coordinating and directing his/her own crew to ensure that all surveys are completed to the standards of practice for land surveying and engineering.

WHS is an engineering and land surveying company grounded in accountability, professionalism, and expertise — standing alongside and supporting the clients and communities where we live and work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the work of one or more survey technicians and meets deadlines by organizing, directing, and maintaining field crew production.
• Performs a variety of office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects obtained by the company, with the ability to thoroughly understand the requirements and scope of each project.
• Follows and complies with Company procedures and State requirements to ensure that field data is in the proper format.
• Communicates with Registered Land Surveyor and Office Manager, the progress of each assignment, by verbal and written communications.
• Works without direct supervision and make technical decisions for projects assigned, within specified limits of authority.
• Provides and maintains neat and accurate field notes by recording all significant data, as well as supervising the crew’s preparation of sketches, notes, and electronic data collection.
• Maintains boundary survey calculations and client relations.
• Ensures crew adheres to safety procedures and uses all personal safety equipment provided.
• Records time spent on each project, mileage reports, and field change orders.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of two years of experience in the surveying field
• Must be able to operate survey field equipment, including Trimble GPS, Robotic, and Total Station
• Proficient with Trimble Business Center and Trimble Geomatics Office
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e. strenuous walking, lifting 50 to 100 pounds, loading and unloading equipment, etc.)
• Ability to extract, understand, and maintain data collected in the field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable

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