• Job Description

  Req#: 5172056

  Independent. Reliable. Hardworking. Do these qualities describe you? Join us! We are looking for someone with these qualities plus survey field experience to fill our seasonal Survey Crew Chief position. This position performs services in the field and office requiring specialized technical abilities in the preparation of plans and operation of a survey crew tasked with various municipal construction activities. This position is responsible for employing checks to maintain a high degree of accuracy and detecting/relating any potential construction issues to the City Surveyor. Duties include but are not limited to operating various types of surveying equipment such as Robotic Total Station, GPS, levels, and data-collection equipment; performing technical survey duties; documenting and maintaining daily survey notes and construction logs; and more!

  Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years of survey field experience
  • Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, ability to perform technical mathematical computations related to survey and design problems
  • Process field points from self and other surveyors into a CAD file
  • Knowledge of surveying methods and procedures
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in a related field

  Additional Reasons to Apply:

  • Receive 24 hours of paid floating holidays
  • Paid regular holidays
  • Receive 24 hours of sick leave

  Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with overtime as required. Typical duration of the position is approximately May to November.

  Application Deadline: Open until filled, with first review of applications on February 17, 2026.

  Interviews expected to take place Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

  **Survey Crew Chief (Seasonal) Recruitment Snapshot**

  JOB DESCRIPTION
  

  POSITION SCOPE
  
  Under general supervision, this position performs services in the office and in the field requiring specialized technical abilities in the preparation of plans and operation of a survey crew of various municipal construction activities.
  
  Utilizing specialized technical knowledge, reads and interprets construction plans and performs technical mathematical computations through geometry and trigonometry, related to survey and design problems, and horizontal and vertical curve calculations. This position must have knowledge of surveying methods and procedures, and understand the functions of other design, surveying, and inspection staff. This position must maintain a good working relationship with numerous contractors, engineers, surveyors, and the public. This position must be able to work with minimal supervision. This position is responsible for performing duties assigned and employing checks to maintain a high degree of accuracy.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  
  Performs checks on own work to eliminate the possibility of errors and makes observations that detect potential construction problems and relates those issues/concerns to the Civil Engineer or City Surveyor for remedial actions.
  
  Performs mathematical computations in solving problems relating to horizontal and vertical curves and other trigonometric problems in the layout and staking of various engineering projects.
  
  Performs specialized technical work on a survey crew. Operates various types of surveying instruments including, but not limited to, Robotic Total Station, GPS, levels, and data-collection equipment.
  
  Performs technical survey duties (calculates horizontal and vertical curves, sets bench marks, reads elevations, etc.).
  
  Sets grades for construction activities (buildings, sidewalks, driveways, lawns, curb and gutter, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, street grading, and other municipal construction activities).
  
  Prepares field-staking setup to generate construction stakeout file for self and other surveyors.
  
  Documents and maintains daily survey notes and construction logs, transfers survey data for plan preparation, keeps legible permanent records and survey data necessary for the design, layout, construction, and measurement for municipal construction projects. Processes field points from self and other surveyors into a CAD file for design purposes and for use in preparation of surfaces and pipe networks for engineering base plans.
  
  NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  
  Performs related duties as required.
  
  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS
  
  A minimum of 2 years of survey field experience is required.
  
  An associate degree in a related field is preferred.
  
  Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
  
  SKILLS/ABILITIES
  
  Must be able to read and interpret construction plans, perform technical mathematical computations related to survey and design problems, process field points from self and other surveyors into a CAD file, have knowledge of surveying methods and procedures, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
  
  Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
  
  Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
  
  Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
  
  Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
  
  Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.
  
  SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED
  
  City Engineer, Deputy City Engineers, City Surveyor, Civil Engineers, and Engineering Technicians
  
  SUPERVISION/DIRECTION EXERCISED
  
  Seasonal Survey Crew Members
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT
  
  Job consists of a combination of walking, standing, stooping, bending and crouching. Must have ability for frequent handling/finger dexterity, with ability to reach and twist. Lift/carry on occasion up to 50 lbs., with frequent lifting/carrying/pushing of 25 pounds. There will be exposure to heat, cold, wet and slippery conditions.
  
  
  The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  The official Twitter account for the City of Eau Claire. Located in northwestern Wisconsin and incorporated in 1872, we have a population of over 65,000.

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