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Land Surveying Crew Chief

Nederveld, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
The Survey Crew Chief will provide accurate and timely service to our clients through expertise in land surveying and leading a team. S/he will be responsible for completing the work scheduled for the day and assuring the accuracy of the work performed.

Essential Functions

  • Perform construction layouts, topographic, boundary and ALTA surveys with 1-2 person crew.
  • Apply knowledge and experience to guide crew members.
  • Utilize standard survey equipment, robotics, and GPS.

Essential Skills For Performing The Job

  • Self-motivated
  • Detail oriented
  • Professionalism
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively
  • Mathematic aptitude
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Required Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1-2 years in land surveying
  • 1-2 years in leading a field crew
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful

Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License in good standing, demonstrating safe driving habits and capable of being insured by our company policy.

Position Type/Expected Hours

This is a full time position. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be requested based on workload.

Physical Demands

This position is a combination of field work, travel related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.

Travel

Regular travel will be required as a part of the Survey Crew Chief job.

Disclaimer

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eligible candidates will be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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