Survey Crew Member II

DB STERLIN CONSULTANTS INC•Chicago, IL

4d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Crew Member ll is responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work for the Chicago, IL office; serving as party chief for field surveys and helping less experienced surveyors to gain experience and eventually become party chiefs; reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintaining equipment and inventories; and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Licensure: N/A
Experience: Typically 5+ years
Report to: Survey Department Head
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of local government agency standards, specifically IDOT and Illinois Tollway, Detail oriented. Knowledge of Boundary Survey, ALTA and Construction Survey.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee lower level trainees and crew members
Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb or balance, talk or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or control. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion
Working Environment: Work outside extensively and can be exposed to all types of weather
Required driving to job sites in Illinois and Wisconsin may result in a long commute, must possess a valid license.
Continuing Education: Complete state-required competency. Attend job-related seminars and workshops.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Levels runs as directed by the Survey Crew Party Chief
Set control points and benchmarks
Determines elevations and laying out stakes.
Operates all survey equipment, including Total Station and GPS Data Collector.
Sets up the instrument for data collection or level runs
Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, ID numbers, or other marks.
Assists Survey Party Crew Chief as requested.
Cuts and clears brush from survey lines; loads and unloads equipment.
Proficiency with operation of total robotic stations, data collectors and GPS systems
Plans and conducts topographical surveys, takes cross section
Supervises additional staff members assisting in survey assignments