What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at ECS Surveying, LLC?
Job Title: Survey Crew Chief
Pay: $24–$38/hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Akron, OH (in-person)
About ECS Surveying
ECS is a full-service land surveying firm that offers construction, commercial, and residential surveying services. ECS provides services across all Ohio, with an emphasis placed on serving our Northeast Ohio community. At ECS we understand that incomplete and incorrect information within surveys can have significant impacts on project costs and schedules; we are focused on ensuring our clients do not face those challenges when teaming with us. Ensuring timely delivery of a quality product, along with maintaining open and clear communication, are our primary goals. Using our expertise, ECS is able to tailor one of multiple services to handle our clients' overall objective in an accurate and cost-effective way.
The Role
We're hiring a field Crew Chief to lead a one or two-person crew on construction, commercial, and residential projects. Most days are within an hour of Akron; occasional statewide travel with overnights. If you also want to contribute in the office between field assignments - record drawing, map production, general drafting - that's a plus, not a requirement.
What You'll Do
- Lead a one or two-person field crew day to day
- Run construction, commercial, and residential projects
- Operate and maintain total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors
- Field reconnaissance, monument recovery, and control work
- Communicate with clients, contractors, and project managers
- Mentor field techs and enforce safety
What We're Looking For
- 3 years as a Crew Chief, or strong Survey Technician ready to step up
- Field experience with robotic total stations and RTK GNSS (Leica preferred; we'll train on equivalent Trimble/Topcon experience)
- Valid driver's license and clean MVR
- Willing to work outdoors year-round in Ohio conditions
Nice to Have
- Working CAD knowledge - Carlson Survey preferred; strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D users welcome and we'll train on Carlson
- Ability to read deeds, plats, and legal descriptions
- Survey Intern (SI) or progress toward PS licensure
Compensation and Benefits
- $24–$38/hour, based on experience
- Overtime paid
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education support
- Company vehicle for field assignments
How to Apply: Apply directly through this listing, or email your resume to info@ecssurveying.com. We're hiring immediately.
Salary : $24 - $38