Driesenga & Associates, Inc. is looking for a Survey Crew Chief/LSIT in our Kalamazoo and or Holland office. This is a client-focused position for someone who loves the outdoors. Position will work with and under the direction of the Survey Group Manager to complete a wide variety of survey and staking services for our clients. Plans, organizes, and directs work of survey crew engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, or other purposes.

Education and Experience

An Associates / Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying or similar field of study and/or requisite experience along the ability to obtain a Michigan Professional Surveyor license is desired but not required. The desired candidate shall have at least 3 years of related experience and be able to manage own projects with little oversight. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license within acceptable criteria.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Knowledgeable in the operation of survey equipment, including but not limited to total stations, data collectors and GPS. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. Skill in analyzing information and exercising sound judgment in making decisions. Skill in writing wide range of reports, letters, and other documentation with a high degree of accuracy. Skill to properly retain and dispense confidential information. Ability to deal in a sensitive and professional manner with a wide range of employees, clients & vendors. Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with both internal and external business partners. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and manually (phone, e-mail, written correspondence, public presentations). Ability to take and follow through on directions. Ability to direct and follow-up with subordinates. Ability to learn, understand and utilize surveying technology and terminology. Ability to learn and utilize new techniques and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

(Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions)

  • Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
  • Prepare for and complete with a high degree of accuracy ALTA, boundary, topographic surveys, and construction staking.
  • Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
  • Utilizes appropriate checks & balances to ensure accuracy of measurements.
  • Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
  • Coordinates findings with work of engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with project.
  • Develops new data from photogrammetric records.
  • Load and unload technical and manual tools from vehicles.
  • Set up and operate equipment by following manufactures instructions, observing use by others and asking for instruction if unfamiliar with any given equipment.
  • Maintain equipment by cleaning as necessary completing preventative maintenance.
  • Provide an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis.
  • Observe driving regulations and proper diving etiquette.
  • Maintain safe working environment by complying with traffic safety procedures, using proper personal protection equipment, and complying with all Driesenga, MIOSHA, and/or site-specific safety regulations and/or guidelines.
  • Observe & follow Driesenga & Associates vision, mission and core values.

Physical Capacity Requirements:
Sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., talking, hearing, finger dexterity and/or feeling, near vision, far vision, clearing lines (utilizing chain saw, machete, etc.), pounding stakes. Must be able to walk long distances on uneven terrain while carrying equipment. Must be able to travel, at times long distances, by car or truck.
Environmental Conditions:
Primarily work outdoors in a wide variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Terrain may be level or highly challenging.