Survey Crew Chief

Job Description
Timmons Group is currently seeking aSurvey Crew Chiefcandidate to join our Survey group in our Ellicott City, MD office location.The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for directing the daily activities of assigned Survey Instrument Operator to gather and complete assigned engineering and land surveys.
Essential duties and Responsibilitiesof a successful candidateinclude but are not limited to:
Oversees the day to day Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys
Oversees and trains individuals to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
Establishes and sets point on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches
Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicle
Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, and also be willing to work independently on occasion
Skills/Requirementsof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of field survey experience
Experience withLeica Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors and GPS preferred
Experience with DOT transportation surveying a plus
Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat and professional manner for various boundary, topographic, design and construction staking projects
CST/PLS/SI preferred but not required
The ability to compute, process and map field data will provide the right candidate opportunity and advancement
AutoCAD experience a plus
A valid driver's license and a good driving record required
Must be willing to travel on occasion
Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain
All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors
Other physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.)