About the job

Survey Crew Chief

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT

Compensation: $45.00 - $60.00 / hour

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Competent in using conventional survey equipment and GPS systems in the collection of data or the placement of construction control. Including digital levels.

• Well-versed in all field techniques related to boundary retracement, design support, and construction surveying support, topographic mapping, and Right of Way mapping.

• Responsible for clear, informative, and accurate field notes.

• Efficiently complete daily topographic, boundary and control surveys for design and construction surveys

• Communicate with the client’s on-site representatives, when needed, to ensure satisfaction with work performed and the communication of his needs to the office support team.

• Identify and report unique or potential construction difficulties to the office support team

• Analyze survey maps, locate monumentation and physical evidence required in the retracement of property lines

• Ensures that field information is accurately collected and transferred to the office support team

• Comfortable performing field and office tasks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

This position requires the operation of a company vehicle. All candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Employment is contingent upon meeting Horrocks' Fleet & Safety minimum requirements. Candidates will be asked to provide consent for the MVR check as part of the hiring process.

• 8-10+ ****years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including experience leading field survey crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary surveying projects.

• 5+ years of experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role, with demonstrated ability to plan daily field operations, assign work, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality deliverables.

• Proven ability to lead and develop survey crews, maintain project schedules, coordinate with project managers and clients, and resolve field-related challenges independently.

• Must be willing and able to initially work primarily in the field, but also have the ability to work on office tasks

• Experience in topographic surveys, transportation surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, land boundary surveys, subdivisions and records of survey, elevation certificates, construction staking, and data management. Exposure to first and second-order control surveys is a plus

• Fluent with Trimble equipment. Mobile, aerial, and ground-based lidar scanning experience a plus

• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Office, and MS Office. OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure are a plus

• Experience in using linework codes with Topo Surveys

• Knowledge of UDOT and local safety standards

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off

• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%

• Professional development opportunities including in-house training

• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.