Crew Chief

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**CREW CHIEF**

**Reports to**:Project Manager

**Status**:Full-time, Non-Exempt

**Primary Areas of Focus**
- Client Relations
- Mentor Survey Teams
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Safety

**Core Responsibilities**
- Mentor and develop others on the use of survey equipment and new or alternate technologies.
- Mentor and develop others on survey fieldwork techniques, practices, and standards.
- Lead survey field crew in performing boundary, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and construction Often requires helping other crews, responding to last-minute requests, and working extra hours when necessary.
- Ability to effectively recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve unforeseen complications independently, resolve any complex issues in the field, and notify the Project Surveyor when necessary.
- Provide exceptional customer service and build strong relationships with team and clients.
- Advance knowledge of all required safety procedures and practices.
- Wear appropriate clothing and adheres to site-specific PPE or OSHA requirements.
- Manage instrument operators, including performance management, career development, work/life balance, psychological safety, and personal development.
- Assist Project Manager in completing performance reviews for Instrument Operators and take corrective action when necessary (safety is priority one).
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of equipment and data management.
- Assist with onboarding and technical training of new instrument operators.
- Responsible for paying close attention to schedules and budgets and reporting any issues to the Project Surveyor and Project Manager.
- Maintain company vehicles, including performance, preventative maintenance, and cleaning.
- Collect information, maps, data, photographs, records, etc. to thoroughly understand the project scope and execute survey tasks with mínimal direction.
- Participate in standards and procedures creation.
- Responsible for the accuracy of field data and performing any checks before leaving the site.
- Download data collector and review and approve files.
- Able to read and interpret field data, surveys, architectural and engineering plans, and legal descriptions independently.
- Ability to effectively recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve unforeseen complications independently and resolve any complex issues in the field.
- Communicate with internal and external project teams.
- Willing to work in all weather and site conditions.
- Willing to be flexible with schedule, understanding that some days may require longer hours to complete a project, and some days will be shorter due to weather or workload.
- Responsible for individual and crew time management to ensure on-time arrival at projects and completing jobs in the allotted time to avoid multiple trips to a site.
- Understand and follow company practices and processes to perform tasks on time and within budget.
- Responsibility to meet project task targets and for completing projects on time.
- Interact with team, clients, and vendors professionally, care for the EPS Group brand and culture.
- Responsible for completing timecards accurately and on time.

**Skills & Experience**
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, associate or bachelor's degree in surveying or related field preferred.
- LSIT or CST III or ability to obtain within one year.
- Minimum of two-years of experience in survey.
- Refer to skill matrix for technical requirements for I-II-III positions.
- Ability to operate survey field equipment.
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance preferred.

**Physical Requirements**
- Required to stand, walk, and sit.
- Able to sit for an extended period while in
- The nature of the position is outdoor work, ranging from extreme heat to below freezing temperatures and the potential for uneven terrain.
- The position requires a normal range of hearing.
- The employee must be able to lift 50 frequently.
- Requires prolonged standing with a significant amount of time spent bending, squatting, and reaching.
- Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Noise levels vary from ambient outdoor levels to those requiring ear protection.
- Ability to perform physical labor (i.e., strenuous walking, lifting, and hauling equipment) frequently.

**Perks & Benefits**
- Health, life, 401(k), dental, and visi