Survey Crew Chief - Lakeland
On-siteLakeland, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead and direct daily survey field operations for public and private sector projects, including boundary, topographic, construction staking, utility, and as-built surveys. Operate and oversee GPS, robotic total stations, and digital levels while interpreting engineering plans and establishing survey control points. Ensure accurate data collection, maintain equipment inventories, and train field technicians. Coordinate activities with project managers, clients, and contractors, resolving field issues and communicating schedule impacts. Promote safety policies and manage vehicles and supplies throughout the Lakeland region. Travel to project sites as required and work overtime or weekends when project demands dictate.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
- 3-5 years of progressively responsible survey field experience
- Experience leading survey crews
- Demonstrated experience performing boundary, topographic, construction staking, and control surveys
- Proficiency with GPS equipment, robotic total stations, data collectors, and survey software
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, plats, legal descriptions, and construction documents
- Strong understanding of survey procedures, field calculations, and data collection methods
- Working knowledge of Florida surveying standards and practices
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions
- Valid Florida driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate uneven terrain
- Ability to lift and carry survey equipment and perform physically demanding field activities
- Experience with Trimble or similar survey equipment platforms
- Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekend hours as project demands require
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
- Florida Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification
- Experience supporting transportation, municipal, utility, land development, and construction projects
- Knowledge of field-to-finish workflows and survey data management processes
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