Description
The City of Saint Paul Public Works Department is hiring a Survey Crew Leader to lead a field survey crew in support of public infrastructure and land development projects. This position performs and oversees a variety of land surveying tasks, including boundary surveys, cadastral surveying, benchmarks work, topographic surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, and AutoCAD drafting. The Crew Leader ensures that field operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standards, working closely with engineers, planners, and GIS technicians.
This position will require you to work outdoors in various weather conditions while walking, standing, and lifting equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead a field crew in performing surveying activities related to public works projects (roads, utilities, stormwater systems, property boundaries, cadastral surveying, etc.).
- Operate and maintain GPS, total stations, data collectors, and other survey equipment.
- Collect, process, and verify accurate field data for engineering and design teams.
- Convert rough sketches, survey data, or engineering designs into detailed digital plans.
- Understanding of corridors and the ability to interpret construction and design plans for layout and staking purposes.
- Communicate with supervisors, project managers, and public to clarify survey needs and resolve issues.
- Train and mentor survey technicians and instrument operators.
- Maintain detailed and organized logs, field notes, and sketches.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed on-site and in traffic areas.
- Assist in preparing survey-related documentation, reports, and legal descriptions. For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
- Four years of progressively responsible field survey experience to include at least one year of experience with scheduling, orienting, training, or leading team members.
- An associate’s degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, Land Surveying or a related field, and two years of progressively responsible field survey experience to include at least one year of experience with scheduling, orienting, training, or leading team members.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
