Survey Crew Member I

DB STERLIN CONSULTANTS INC • Cedarburg, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Crew Member I collects accurate data at construction locations in Wisconsin and supports land surveyors in the field. The role includes maintaining and operating surveying equipment, taking precise measurements, preparing field records, and helping ensure records meet applicable legal requirements and standards. The position is based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and is full-time and hourly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic trigonometry.
• Complete the company-required mandatory survey certificate program from an accredited university within two years of employment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with multiple survey crew members.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to set up a Total Station.
• Ability to plan a job by selecting locations for and setting control points.
• Ability to run a level loop, measure elevation differences between two points, and make adjustments to minimize closure error.
• Ability to use a GPS receiver to set controls and perform data collection.
• Ability to maintain an organized field book with information such as control point ties, level loop adjustments, setups, manhole information, and sketches.
• Ability to open a manhole, collect required data, and record it accurately.
• Ability to analyze and understand survey plats and engineering drawings.
• Ability to use an engineer’s scale to measure distances in drawings.
• Understand what shots need to be collected.
• Maintain knowledge of WISDOT codes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local government agency standards, specifically IDOT and the Illinois Tollway.

Responsibilities

• Assist with level runs as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist in setting control points and benchmarks.
• Assist in determining elevations and laying out stakes.
• Assist in operating survey equipment, including a Total Station and GPS Data Collector.
• Set up instruments for data collection or level runs.
• Mark measurement points with elevations, station numbers, ID numbers, or other marks.
• Cut and clear brush from survey lines.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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