West Henrietta, NY - Survey Crew Chief

DDS Companies; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Plans

401K with match

PTO

Life and AD&D coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

HSA and/or FSA Accounts

Comprehensive Training Programs

Job summary

DDS Companies is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead boundary, topographic, ROW, and existing condition surveys, while guiding junior teammates. The role blends field and office duties, coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate maps and successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of leadership experience, proficiency with robotic survey tools, AutoCAD/Carlson SurvCE familiarity, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Proficient with latest survey technologies, robotic total stations, base/rover & network GPS.
• Must be familiar with boundary, topographic, utility, right-of-way, and existing condition surveys.
• Knowledge of land surveying practices, principles, and techniques.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, team player with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Utilize various survey technologies to complete projects.
• Download and process survey field data.
• Analyze and adjust survey control.

Skills

Leadership

Survey technologies

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Communication skills

Driver’s License

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson SurvCE

Robotic total stations

Base/Rover & network GPS

Job description

Join Our Team:

Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the survey field. We value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to safety above all else. Our dedicated team of Survey professionals thrive on innovation and collaboration, ensuring that we exceed client expectations at every stage. Accurate survey maps are the lifeblood of both engineering and construction! If you are an experienced Survey Crew Chief with a passion for helping build a better tomorrow, we invite you to apply and be part of our exceptional team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

About the DDS Companies:

The DDS Companies is a reputable and dynamic organization that specializes in providing comprehensive infrastructure construction and engineering solutions. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction, we consistently deliver successful projects across various industries.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• HSA and or FSA Accounts
• Comprehensive Training Programs

Survey Crew Chief Pay Range: $31-33/hour

The Crew Chief will be primarily responsible for performing assignments related to boundary, topographic, right of way and existing condition surveys as well as leading other junior teammates. This will include working with internal and external clients and can include a mix of field and office duties in support of these projects.

This position will be required to perform the following functions:

• Utilize various survey technologies to complete projects.
• Download and process survey field data.
• Analyze and adjust survey control.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• A minimum of 2 years of prior leadership experience.
• Proficient with the latest survey technologies, robotic total stations, base/rover & network GPS units.
• Must be familiar with boundary, topographic, utility, right-of-way, and existing condition surveys.
• Knowledge of land surveying practices, principles, and techniques.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, team player with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Preferred

• Familiar with AutoCAD for drafting and computations.
• Knowledge of Carlson SurvCE.
• Experience working on land development projects or in the natural gas industry.
• Ability and desire to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and/or obtain your Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in at least one of the following states: NY, PA, or MA.

DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.