Crew Chief

About the role

Plans, organizes, and directs work of assigned survey party engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, land division, titles, or other purposes. This position has been designated as safety sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Coordinates survey plans with client, Survey Coordinator, project manager, civil authorities, and assigned survey party to ensure all survey needs are met, client needs are met, and crew/equipment is used efficiently.
• Ensures all projects are completed according to plan schedules, company policy, and production standards.
• Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Coordinates findings with Survey Coordinator, clients, and others concerned with project.
• Performs operator maintenance and records keeping on assigned company vehicle and survey equipment.
• Supervises 1-3 employees in the survey crew, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record.
• Some overnight travel.

Skills

• Detail oriented
• Leadership
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating
• Excellent communication skills (listening, understanding, and responding)
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical skills: fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to identify, record, and complete survey calculations; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability: solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer skills: solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions of heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Two Medical Plan Options
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Dental & Vision
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Extended Illness Bank
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Debt Program
• Tuition Assistance
• And More

This position is designated as safety sensitive and includes pre-employment drug testing under Crafton Tull’s Drug, Alcohol, and Contraband policy.