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Survey Crew Chief I

Lead and coordinate survey field crews in conducting land surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys.

Job Details

  • Wage: $28-$32 per hour
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Working Hours:
    • Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
    • Occasional Saturdays on an as needed basis
  • Reports To: Survey Manager
  • Available Locations:
    • Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Effective Date: 10.3.2024

Essential Functions

  • Maintain the seven core values of Precision Surveying & Consulting.
  • Ability to Perform all duties listed on Survey Tech II duties in addition to the following but not limited to:
  • Ability to perform physical labor (i.e., strenuous walking, and lifting catch basin grates/manhole covers, hauling equipment) and physically maneuver around construction sites, including accessing excavations, trenches, structures, and other disturbed areas; Capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds.

Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
  • A minimum of 2-3 years' experience including topographic, construction staking, boundary, and data collection required.
  • Operate various survey equipment (GPS, Robotics, and Total Stations)
  • Knowledge of tablet functions and ability to navigate through said functions.
  • Ability to back up and record tablet data on a weekly basis (more frequently if needed).
  • Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
  • Ability to set up and run all equipment.
  • Able to perform a Level Loop
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Receive and follow directions.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the actions and productivity of a field crew as well as the operation and maintenance of survey equipment.
  • Maintain a direct working relationship with subordinate members of crew.
  • Ability to direct and give instruction to subordinate members of crew.
  • Ability to coach and encourage survey techs to learn the PSC way.
  • Ability to look for and find noticeable mistakes in office calculations from staking results in the field.
  • Ability to verify all equipment is in proper working condition.
  • Work directly with the Survey Manager and Licensed Surveyor in development of proposals and coordinate with clients on existing projects.
  • Cultivate clients and suggest other possible options for layout to achieve the same outcome but with less fieldwork if applicable.
  • Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and have good organizational and communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients.
  • Read and comprehend construction drawings. Calculate construction layouts. Work directly with design engineers, clients, safety officers, and the public.
  • Understand demands of project. Ability to view a set of plans and see potential errors in calculations.
  • Run Crew with limited help from Survey Manager.
  • Know when to ask for help and not to be afraid to ask for assistance.
  • When asking for help try to have a clear understanding of what the issue is. Be ready to discuss solutions you have tried already.
  • Plan and execute an efficient scanning/survey workflow.
  • Work independently, as well as part of a team.
  • Comply with all Construction Site OSHA rules.
  • Know when to step back and re-evaluate potential safety problems.
  • Participate in required company training programs.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with match
  • Paid vacation
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Safety incentives
  • Career development program

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