Craft - Crew Chief I, Surveying

RES • Stuttgart, AR

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About The Position

The Crew Chief I leads a survey crew in daily field activities for RES Solar, T&D, and Preconstruction projects. The role provides hands-on surveying support, including construction staking, control point verification, and accurate field data collection, while ensuring work meets RES safety and quality standards. The Crew Chief communicates routinely with the Field Coordinator to meet project schedules and maintain organized, reliable surveying operations.

The position includes leading and mentoring Survey Technicians, maintaining survey equipment and records, supporting UAV operations as needed, and operating company vehicles and equipment safely across varying site and weather conditions. The role also promotes RES surveying best practices and may fill in for the Field Coordinator at POD meetings during rotations.

The work involves domestic travel of 76–100%. The work environment may occasionally include exposure to extreme cold or heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, hazards, and vibration. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience leading others.
• At least 2 years of construction surveying experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Trimble, SPS, CHC equipment, and data collectors.
• Ability to read plans, understand layouts, and adjust for site conditions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality.
• Working knowledge of coordinate systems, site control, and survey file types.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel domestically 76–100%.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with UAV operations; Part 107 certification is a plus.
• Less than 1 year of AutoCAD and TBC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Survey Technicians during daily tasks.
• Perform construction staking, topographic surveys, and as-built data collection with minimal supervision.
• Set, verify, and maintain survey control points.
• Communicate daily workload plans, constraints, and progress to the Field Coordinator.
• Maintain, calibrate, and prepare survey equipment for use; conduct routine vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Maintain organized notes, point logs, and daily reports.
• Troubleshoot layout discrepancies and coordinate solutions with management.
• Train and mentor Survey Technicians in field procedures and equipment usage.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment safely in varying site and weather conditions.
• Support UAV flights, mapping, and field data capture as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement and uphold RES surveying best practices.
• Attend work regularly and punctually, comply with company policies, and model a safety- and quality-oriented attitude.
• Follow safety and quality standards, identify and report hazards, participate in daily safety meetings and toolbox talks, and wear required PPE.
• Ensure equipment is inspected before use, Job Hazard Analyses occur before work begins, and required procedures and training are followed.
• Fill in for the Field Coordinator at POD meetings during rotations.

Benefits

• Per diem of $95 daily to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of employment.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life insurance.
• Short Term Disability.
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Wellness programs.
• Wellness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed