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Survey Crew Chief

Actalent

Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005551137

Windsor Mill, MD
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Job Title: Survey Crew Member

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and hard-working individual to join our team as a Survey Crew Member. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our highway design project and contribute to the smooth operation of survey tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and skill development in the field of surveying.



Responsibilities
  • Coordinate daily with field coordinators, project managers, and other office staff.
  • Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and work safely.
  • Supervise all members of the survey crew.
  • Operate independently as a one-person crew when necessary.
  • Upload and download data collectors daily.
  • Care for and charge survey instrumentation regularly.
  • Advance knowledge with upgrades in technology and equipment.
  • Assist the party chief by carrying survey equipment and supplies to job sites.
  • Clear vegetation obstructing the line of sight.
  • Collect survey data under the guidance of the party chief.
  • Report to the Party Chief / Field Coordinator and assist in executing survey tasks in accordance with contract documents and company policy.

Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in running a crew using robotic total stations and GPS.
  • Experience with Trimble or other survey equipment, including GPS, robotics, total stations, levels, and data collectors.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • No prior experience is required, but a willingness to learn and follow directions is essential.
  • Familiarity with Totalstation, Microstation, AutoCAD, land surveying, and data collection is a plus.
  • Experience with SHA is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Strong focus on quality of data collected.

Work Environment

This position involves working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, with the opportunity to work overtime if desired. During inclement weather, you will still receive a 40-hour workweek while working in the office, where you can assist and learn new skills such as CAD. You will report to the Party Chief / Field Coordinator and collaborate closely with them to ensure survey tasks are completed safely and effectively. The company has a stable backlog of work and offers ample opportunities for career growth within a supportive and dynamic environment.



Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WINDSOR MILL, Maryland.



Compensation:$50

Contact Information

Email: cstallings@actalentservices.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-Site
Project Management
General Mathematics
Computer-Aided Design
Willingness To Learn
Instrumentation
Robotics
Strong Work Ethic
AutoCAD
Surveying
MicroStation (CAD Design Software)
Highway Design

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