Survey Crew Member II

Survey Crew Member II - Dallas, TX

Halff is currently seeking a Survey Crew Member to join our Dallas, TX office. This intermediate-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 6:30am start time. This position includes overtime and travel assignments. 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 collect accurate topographic features and boundary evidence for land development, route, utility, and other survey projects.
• Assist the Party Chief on boundary, design, topographic, and ALTA surveys.
• Collect high-quality field data with a strong focus on accuracy, precision, and completeness.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from the Party Chief and project leadership.
• Safely transport, set up, and maintain tripods, prisms, and other survey equipment.
• Load, unload, and properly store survey tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Clear lines, mark points, drive stakes, and perform stakeout activities as directed.
• Perform field measurements, data logging, and survey tasks with minimal supervision.
• Download, upload, and review survey data to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Maintain organized field equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Adhere to Halff's safety standards and field procedures at all times.
• Perform physically demanding fieldwork, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Travel to project sites, including occasional extended travel assignments.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately support project schedules and deadlines.

What you will need:

• 2+ years of experience as a Survey Instrument Operator (boundary, design, topographic, and ALTA surveys).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able and willing to work Monday through Friday, with a 6:30am start time.
• 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 verbal, written, and other forms of instruction.
• Solid mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational skills applicable to field surveying.
• Dependable, disciplined, and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Working knowledge of survey field procedures, measurement principles, and data collection methods.
• Experience operating robotic total stations, GPS, and related field equipment.
• Familiarity with topographic, boundary, and construction staking methods.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Manual dexterity to operate instruments, hand tools, stakes, and field documentation.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-orientated environment.

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.

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 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 more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our location, 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 Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 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.

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