Crew Chief I - Land Surveying

SOLTESZ • Waldorf, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides technical support to the Director of Surveys and/or Field Coordinator, offering guidance to field technicians and directing small projects under supervision. The position involves performing field survey activities in accordance with company, state, and industry standards, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and proper use of personal safety equipment. The Crew Chief is responsible for the crew vehicle, equipment inventory, loading, and maintenance, as well as supervising the crew's use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection. Daily tasks include data collector downloading, preparing data logs, topographic and staking reports, and field change orders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on a survey field crew
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in trigonometry and basic surveying computations
• Experience operating and having knowledge of Total Stations, Data Collectors, GPS equipment and associated software
• Must be willing to work in extreme weather conditions (i.e., cold, hot)
• Must be able to walk and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to Director of Surveys and/or the Field Coordinator.
• Provides guidance to field technicians; directs small projects under the supervision of Director.
• Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statutes, and the surveying industry.
• Assures crew adheres to procedures in the safety manual and uses all personal safety equipment provided.
• Responsible for supervising crew vehicle, equipment inventory, loading, and maintenance and supervises the crew’s use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection.
• Supervises daily data collector downloading and prepares daily data logs, topographic and staking reports, and field change orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED