Survey Crew Chief - Resource-Tek, LLC

Position: Survey Crew Chief in Huntsville, AL. This is a contract-to-direct hire opportunity. Job Summary In this role, you’ll play a key part in briefing and debriefing field crews, processing field data, retracing and surveying property boundaries, and preparing final surveys and maps for approval. Working under minimal supervision, you’ll ensure high-quality deliverables and contribute to the success of our survey projects from start to finish. Key Responsibilities Set up a leveled robotic total station quickly, understand fundamental GNSS workflows such as where to set base points and manage multipath error. Perform a closed‑loop traverse, run a bench loop level, upload field data to servers daily, and keep a clean and organized field vehicle. Prepare daily field reports, vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports, expense reports, and timesheets on a weekly basis. Contact and communicate with clients, project managers, surveyors, managers, and other stakeholders to provide accurate data. Conduct field surveying for various projects and ensure accuracy of data collected by the field crew. Perform moderately complex field calculations to determine property boundaries, retrace and survey boundary lines. Execute topographic surveys, as‑built surveys, locate and set boundary corners, and navigate property efficiently. Review field data, reports, and maps to ensure proper QA techniques, provide feedback and coaching to the project team, and conduct site visits to ensure proper QC standards are followed. Research existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right‑of‑way documents; maintain field data records. Directly lead and mentor others while engaging in field surveying work. Work outdoors and in rough terrain; walk, sit, stand while operating equipment, tools, and machinery; carry, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds; climb to various elevations; and maintain visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/numeric symbols, perform computations, and design. Required Qualifications Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting, Surveying, or equivalent with two years of relevant experience, or other relevant combination of education and/or experience. Knowledge of Trimble GNSS receivers and robotic total stations, Trimble Access software. Knowledge of DJI UAVs, Leica terrestrial scanners. Skilled in the use and maintenance of survey instruments (GNSS, robotics, data collectors, level rods, terrestrial scanners, UAVs, etc.). Experienced in all aspects of land surveying, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, etc., with the ability to read and interpret various types of construction and property documents. Ability to effectively instruct, direct, and lead others in the field. Ability to read and interpret plats, deeds, easements, and plans. Knowledge of field surveying practices and procedures; building knowledge of office surveying practices and procedures. Valid driver’s license and sufficient driving record. Ability to work varying schedules. Ability to travel occasionally and overnight. Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Company provides industry‑leading compensation packages including PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision benefits, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full‑time Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr