Survey Crew Member

Survey Crew Member

Halff is currently seeking a Survey Crew Member to join our Austin, 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. It offers an excellent opportunity for career development with Halff, including long-term professional growth, personal development, and the potential for ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will need:

• 0 - 2 years of experience as a Survey Instrument Operator is preferred (land development, boundary, design, topographic, and ALTA surveys), but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able and willing to work Monday through Friday, with a 6:30 a.m. start time, out of our Austin, 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.

Benefits:

• Full-time position with an expected 40-hour workweek.
• Accommodations provided for inclement weather.
• All required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Annual 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.
• 17 survey teams with 38 field crews.

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 Overview: Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School or better.

Experience

Required: Able and willing to work Monday through Friday, with a 6:30 a.m. start time, out of our Austin, TX office location Ability to work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold Valid driver's license with the ability to safely operate company vehicles and equipment

Preferred: Survey Instrument Operator experience

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