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Stantec Survey Technician - Crew Chief in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico
Survey Technician - Crew Chief - ( 240001Z2 )
Description
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
The Earth is top of mind for our Geospatial team. On, above, and under the Earth’s surface, we provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done better, faster, and smarter.
Our San Antonio TX office has an opportunity for a Survey Crew Chief within our Geospatial Group.
You will work in a team environment and supervise other members on the survey crew. You should have prior experience performing boundary, ALTA, topographic, transportation, and construction surveys utilizing modern equipment and surveying technologies. This position has opportunity for advancement for a motivated individual willing to grow with the changing skills and technology.
Your Key Responsibilities
Daily coordination with field supervisor, project managers and other office staff.
Independently perform surveying assignments, making exact measurements, and providing data relevant to the shape, contour, location, elevation and dimension of land or land features.
Operate and maintain vehicle and all instruments and measuring devices including levels, robotic total stations, GPS equipment and data collectors.
Transfer survey data to the proper files in the computer network and acquires data for field use.
Supervise all members of the survey field crew, ensure proper safety protocols are followed, completion dates and budgets are met and ensure consistent application of firm operating standards and procedures.
Will be provided a company vehicle to reach jobsites.
May require out-of-town work on a periodic basis.
Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Identify hazardous situations and apply sound judgement in safety procedures and company standards.
Continually advance knowledge with upgrades in procedures, technology, and equipment.
May assist in preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD and/or related software.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Well-developed understanding of field survey methods and calculations.
Solid understanding of local survey laws, rules, and regulations
Experience performing field boundary, topographic, land title surveys, and construction staking.
Ability to use Leica, Trimble, and other GPS, data collectors, total stations, robotics, and relevant survey equipment.
Experience in use of ground penetrating radar and other designating equipment a plus.
Strong skills in time management, organization, and meeting deadlines.
Excellent cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record required.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and occasional travel.
Safety footwear & appropriate clothing is a requirement. Stantec will provide safety vests, hard hats & and additional safety equipment required.
Education and Experience
A minimum experience of 1-year as a Crew Chief, Senior Chainman, or Instrument Operator
Post-secondary education in a Geomatics or Civil program would be considered a significant asset.
Experience with Trimble Data Collectors, robotics and GPS software preferred.
Experience using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD / Civil 3D, and other office software a plus
Position will primarily be field work and may require office work, periodic travel and out of town work.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-New Mexico-Las Cruces
Organization : BC-1720 CommDev-US Southwest
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 6, 2024, 4:18:31 PM
Req ID: 240001Z2
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