Survey Crew Member II

DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. seeks a Survey Crew Member II to perform advanced field survey work for Wisconsin offices, serving as party chief on field surveys and reviewing surveys for validity and accuracy. The role includes maintaining equipment and inventory management.

The position requires experience, strong technical skills with Total Station and GPS systems, and the ability to supervise staff while working outdoors across Illinois and Wisconsin locations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of WisDOT standards and local government agency standards.
• Proficiency with Total Station, GPS data collectors, and related survey equipment.
• Experience with ALTA and Construction surveys.

Responsibilities

• Levels runs as directed by the Survey Crew Party Chief.
• Sets control points and benchmarks.
• Determines elevations and lays out stakes.
• Operates survey equipment including Total Station and GPS Data Collector.
• Supervises lower-level trainees and crew members.
• Plans and conducts topographical surveys and cross sections.
• Maintains equipment and inventories.
• Covers driving to job sites and outdoor work in varying weather.

Skills

WisDOT standards

Detail oriented

Boundary survey

ALTA survey

Construction survey

Total Station

GPS data collection

Data collectors

GPS systems

Education

Associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Total robotic stations

Measurement instruments

Job description

POSITION GOAL

The Survey Crew Member ll will be responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work for the Wisconsin offices. This position will serve as party chief for field surveys; review surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintain equipment and inventories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Levels runs as directed by the Survey Crew Party Chief
• Sets control points and benchmarks
• Determines elevations and laying out stakes.
• Operates all survey equipment, including Total Station and GPS Data Collector.
• Sets up the instrument for data collection or level runs
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, ID numbers, or other marks.
• Assists Survey Party Crew Chief as requested.
• Cuts and clears brush from survey lines; loads and unloads equipment.
• Plans and conducts topographical surveys, takes cross section
• Supervises additional staff members assisting in survey assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently as well as with a crew
• Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for our stakeholders.
• Shows insight into the root causes of problems. Generates a range of solutions and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each.
• Considers both short and long-term interests of the client in making decisions.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence.
• Able to understand the perspective of others before making decisions and taking action.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licensure: N/A

Job Classification: Non - Exempt (Hourly)

Report to: Senior Project Engineer or Department Head

Experience: Typically 5+ years

Report to: Senior Project Engineer or Department Head

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of local government agency standards, specifically WisDOT. Detail oriented. Knowledge of Boundary Survey, ALTA and Construction Survey. Proficiency with operation of total robotic stations, data collectors and GPS systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee lower level trainees and crew members

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb or balance, talk or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or control.Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion

Working Environment: Work outside extensively and can be exposed to all types of weather
Required driving to job sites in Illinois and Wisconsin may result in a long commute, must possess a valid license.

Continuing Education: Complete state-required competency. Attend job-related seminars and workshops.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions