Job Description
Survey Crew Chief
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT
Compensation: $45.00 - $60.00 / hour
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.
