Job Information
Salt Lake City Corporation Survey Crew Chief - Airport in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Survey Crew Chief - Airport
Job Description:
The Survey Crew Chief is a vital position operating under the guidance of a Registered Land Surveyor. This role is responsible for accurately locating and determining property lines, elevations, grades, benchmarks, and boundaries for a variety of projects with differing technical complexities. Utilizing advanced survey instruments such as GPS, LiDAR, UAS, and digital levels, the Survey Crew Chief prepares and drafts essential survey documents including field notes, design drawings, and survey plats. Additionally, this role acts as a technical advisor in coordination with consultants and contractors, ensuring the highest standards of precision and safety.
About the Position:
As a Survey Crew Chief, you will perform fieldwork of varying technical complexity, including boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and design surveys. You will represent the Licensed Surveyor in their absence and will be responsible for setting and maintaining control points or monuments for horizontal and vertical accuracy, implementing traffic control and field safety plans, and advising on technical issues. You will also be tasked with researching public records for historical data, preparing survey plats, interpreting design drawings, and utilizing CAD programs to prepare surveys and reports. Your role will also involve operating GPS, UAVs, and robotic total station survey equipment, calculating traverse closures and adjustments, and preparing layout and construction staking plans.
Location: Salt Lake City Airport
Schedule: 8 am - 4:30 pm but alternate schedules may be accommodated
About the Team:
Join a dynamic and dedicated team committed to providing precise and reliable surveying services. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We believe in the importance of safety and accuracy in all our projects and strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment. With a shared passion for excellence in surveying, we support each other in achieving both personal and professional growth. If you are a motivated professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, you will find our team to be an inspiring and fulfilling place to grow your career.
Position Salary Range:
$29.75 - $36.83hourly based on qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
Performs field work of various technical complexity including boundary, topographic, right of way and design surveys.
Acts as and represents the Licensed Surveyor in their absence.
Sets and maintains control points or monuments, for horizontal and vertical accuracy.
Implements traffic control and field safety plans when operating in or near the public right-of-way or other hazardous areas.
Advises the licensed surveyor, or engineering personnel on technical issues and proposes alternative measures or solutions.
Researches the public record for historical data and prepares notes for use by licensed surveyor, drafters and design engineering staff.
Prepares survey plats, interprets design drawings, field notes, survey records and legal descriptions. Utilizes computer aided drafting (CAD) programs and prepares surveys, reports, and other documentation for clients, consultants or for inclusion in the public record.
Calculates traverse closures, and adjustments, surfaces, volumes, and areas.
Operates various GPS, UAVs, and robotic total station survey equipment in the field and office. Completes surveys from field to finish electronically using CAD, GIS and other computer software programs.
Prepares layout and construction staking plans. Stakes points, lines, elevations and control points in the field.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years education in Surveying, GIS, or Engineering and five (5) years surveying experience, two (2) years of which must include operating GPS, robotic total station and\or UAS equipment and one (1) year experience in the use of computer aided drafting (CAD, Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of experience as a Party/Crew Chief or in responsible charge of survey projects.
Proficient in Trimble Access or Survey Pro Data Collection software.
Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull lift or carry up to 50 lbs. Uncomfortable working conditions. Daily standing, walking, bending, or stooping and driving.
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Constant exposure to noise, heat, cold, dampness, dust, fumes, traffic hazards and inclement weather.
Additional Information:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION HOURLY RANGE
$29.75 - $36.83
DEPARTMENT
Airport
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slcgov.com.
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.