Survey Crew Member I

About the role

Halff is seeking a Survey Crew Member to join our San Antonio, TX office. This entry-level role involves working outdoors in support of a Land Survey crew. Prior survey experience is a plus, but not required. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday with a 6:30 a.m. start time. This position includes overtime and travel assignments of up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic, conventional, and GPS survey equipment to accurately collect topographic features and boundary evidence for land development, route, utility, and other surveying projects.
• Support the Party Chief with land development, boundary, design, topographic, and ALTA surveys.
• Ensure accuracy, precision, and quality in all field data collection activities.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from the Party Chief and project leadership.
• Safely carry, set up, and maintain tripods, rods, prisms, and other survey tools.
• Load, unload, and properly store survey equipment and vehicles.
• Clear lines, mark points, and drive stakes as directed.
• Record and verify field measurements under supervision.
• Maintain organized field equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Adhere to Halff’s safety standards and field safety procedures at all times.
• Perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.

Requirements

• 0 - 2 years of experience as a Survey Instrument Operator is preferred (land development, boundary, design, topographic, and ALTA surveys), but not required.
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Able and willing to work Monday through Friday, with a 6:30 a.m. start time, out of our San Antonio, TX office location.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to safely operate company vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to follow instructions delivered verbally, in writing, or through other communication methods.
• Dependable, disciplined, and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented environment.
• Manual dexterity to operate instruments, hand tools, stakes, and field documentation.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity to operate instruments, hand tools, stakes, and field documentation.

Skills

• Manual dexterity to operate instruments, hand tools, stakes, and field documentation.

Benefits

• Full-time position with an expected 40-hour workweek.
• Accommodations provided for inclement weather.
• All required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Anual safety boot allowance.

The Halff Survey/Geospatial Solutions Advantage

• Highly qualified staff with land surveying and remote-sensing experience.
• Full array of surveying and mapping services using the most current national, state, local and ALTA/ACSM standards.
• Investment in advanced equipment, software and technologies.
• Culture of innovation, reliability, and consistency.

Company Overview

• Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people.
• Founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow.
• Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

Learn More

Learn more about Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions Services

• Abstract research
• Bathymetry/hydrography
• Boundary/easements
• Broadband/fiber mapping
• Construction/volume calculations
• Design surveys
• Mobile lidar
• Scan-to-BIM/terrestrial lidar
• Survey control
• Tree surveys
• Topographic mapping
• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
• Utility mapping

Company Details

• We have over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia.
• For a full list of our locations, click here.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan

Salary

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.