SURVEY CREW CHIEF

Description

• Operates, organizes, and keeps track of maintenance of a company vehicle.
• Uses conventional total station and level, digital level, GPS unit, and data collector, to include appropriate field checks and adjustments
• Performs construction-based surveys, to include establishing horizontal and vertical control networks, checking and staking required items from office-prepared calculations, performing field calculations from engineering plans
• Researches existing maps, plans, deeds, and plats
• Performs route surveys, to include right-of-way location, profiles, and cross-sections
• Performs engineering design and as-built surveys, to include the collection of horizontal and vertical data of natural and man-made features, and providing detailed sketches of appropriate structures
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with other employees, clients, contractors, and the general public
• Serves as CERM’s field representative to property owners when performing surveys on private property and along public rights-of-way
• Trains and directs the survey party in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner for the assigned task, to include providing a log of crew activities, and maintaining safety/clearance/security badges for field crew members
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes and airborne particles
• Regularly works in varying outside weather conditions where noise levels can be loud
• Performs utility surveys, to include locating utilities as per field evidence or per UPC/utility locator service markings, and obtaining invert, pipe size and material of various structures.
• Attends work on a regular, dependable schedule
• Computes angles, distances, grades, etc. from maps, plans, layout sheets, and coordinate lists.
• Coordinates field activities with Field Production Manager, Project Manager, and other key personnel for schedules and project-specific requirements
• Downloads data collector files, provides copies of relevant field notes and sketches.
• Performs boundary/ALTA surveys, to include the collection of all data needed to establish boundary lines and easements
• Reviews finished survey with Field Production Manager, Project Manager, and other key personnel for accuracy

Requirements

• Certification as a Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Level 1A/1B Inspector or Level 2 Design Professional is desirable, but not required
• Must regular lift/ move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift/ move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk several miles in extreme weather conditions
• 5 years of experience in surveying including three years (3) of progressively responsible experience with a survey crew
• Extensive knowledge of and training in survey procedures and use of survey equipment, safety equipment, and other miscellaneous tools and equipment
• DOT experience is preferred
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to pass drug screening and security/background checks, as may be required.
• ADAPTABAILITY/FLEXIBILITY: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Sit, climb/ balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions
• Associates Degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with course work in advanced mathematics including algebra and trigonometry drawing and drafting, is desirable
• Registration as a Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT)/ Georgia Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) is desirable, but not required
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients of the company
• Experience with Robotic Total Stations and RTK/GPS equipment, specifically Trimble and Leica units, with TDS, Leica, and Carleson Data Collectors and software
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD, and other surveying and office software
• Stand, walk, use of hand finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• COMMUNICATION: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while working under stress and handling stressful situations
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification is desirable, but not required
• AutoCAD/Micro-station Inroads experience is a plus

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance