Survey Crew Member II

DB STERLIN CONSULTANTS INC•Cedarburg, WI

About The Position

The Survey Crew Member II performs advanced technical and professional field survey work for the Wisconsin offices and serves as party chief for field surveys. The role reviews surveys to assess the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information, and maintains survey equipment and inventories. The position oversees lower-level trainees and crew members and reports to a Senior Project Engineer or Department Head. It is classified as non-exempt and hourly.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Typically 5 or more years of experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of local government agency standards, specifically WisDOT.
Detail-oriented.
Knowledge of boundary, ALTA, and construction surveying.
Proficiency operating total robotic stations, data collectors, and GPS systems.
Ability to work independently and with a crew.
Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for stakeholders.
Ability to identify root causes of problems and generate possible solutions with associated benefits, costs, and risks.
Ability to consider clients’ short- and long-term interests when making decisions.
Professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence.
Ability to understand others’ perspectives before making decisions and taking action.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, walking, standing, reaching, stooping or kneeling, climbing or balancing, talking or hearing, and using fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion.
Ability to work outside extensively and be exposed to all types of weather.
Must possess a valid driver’s license; driving to job sites in Illinois and Wisconsin may result in a long commute.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Level runs as directed by the Survey Crew Party Chief.
Set control points and benchmarks.
Determine elevations and lay out stakes.
Operate survey equipment, including Total Station and GPS Data Collector.
Set up instruments for data collection or level runs.
Mark points of measurement with elevation, station number, ID numbers, or other marks.
Assist the Survey Party Crew Chief as requested.
Cut and clear brush from survey lines, and load and unload equipment.
Plan and conduct topographical surveys and take cross sections.
Supervise additional staff members assisting with survey assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain survey equipment and inventories.
Review surveys to determine the validity of evidence and methods and ensure accurate survey information.
Complete state-required competency and attend job-related seminars and workshops.