Survey Crew Chief

Position Title: Survey Crew Chief

Location: Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Position Overview

A Connecticut‑based firm is seeking a skilled and dedicated Survey Crew Chief with at least 5 years of experience to support a variety of field projects across the state. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in surveying procedures and equipment, along with proven leadership experience in managing field crews.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys for municipal infrastructure, including:
  • Building and facility sites
  • Open land and development areas
  • Roadways, bridges, and streetscapes
  • Residential and commercial construction sites
• Perform boundary, topographic, hydrologic, as‑built, and construction stakeout surveys.
• Research land records and apply findings to field operations.
• Utilize robotic instruments and GPS systems for accurate data collection.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality and timely deliverables.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading survey crews.
• Proficiency in:
  • Boundary and topographic surveys
  • Hydrologic and as‑built surveys
  • Construction stakeout and land records research
• Experience with robotic instruments and Leica Total Stations.
• Familiarity with Carlson Data Collectors, AutoCAD, GPS, and Microstation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in both field and office settings.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Supportive, growth‑oriented team culture.
• Company vehicles provided for travel; mileage reimbursement available for personal vehicle use.
• Full support for professional development, including surveying license classes, exam fees, and renewals.
• Standard hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with typical weekly hours exceeding 40 (including overtime).
• Benefits include 1 week of paid time off and paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rocky Hill, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rocky Hill,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

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