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Actalent Survey Crew Chief in Trafalgar, Indiana
Job Title: Survey Crew ChiefJob Description
We are seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Indiana operations and offices. The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for measuring, inspecting, updating, and documenting various types of surveys using specialized surveying instruments. These surveys are essential for the creation of topographical maps and boundary surveys, as well as for construction layout purposes. This position is a long-term, strategic hire located in and around Central Indiana.
Responsibilities
Set up, adjust, and operate equipment used at surveying job sites.
Measure, record, and calculate data based on readings from instruments.
Lay out and recover markings, stakes, and other signifiers at job sites.
Maintain survey monument tie sheets including horizontal and vertical data.
Perform surveying calculations such as traverses and level loops for public lands survey monumentation.
Conduct land surveys for maintenance, location, and relocation of section corners using GPS and conventional surveying equipment.
Perform construction surveys for roads, bridges, development sites, buildings, and other properties.
Conduct surveys to define boundaries of real property and establish rights-of-way on county roads.
Resolve title discrepancies through surveys.
Perform basic field calculations including closing and adjusting level loops and calculating coordinate data for GPS navigation.
Utilize various instruments including levels, total stations, and GPS equipment.
Ensure maintenance of data collectors and daily downloading of field data, along with field notes.
Check as-built conditions using surveying techniques.
Prepare documentation of survey activities.
Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
Compile notes, sketches, and records of data obtained and work performed.
Essential Skills
5-10 years of field surveying experience.
Proficiency in utilizing Trimble equipment.
Experience conducting ALTA and construction staking surveys.
Willingness to travel out of town when needed (approximately one night a week).
Proficiency in AutoCAD and survey calculations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
UAV license is not required but would be a plus.
AutoCAD experience is not required but would be a plus.
Work Environment
This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions. The role requires working regular construction hours, typically from 7 AM to 4 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trafalgar, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Trafalgar,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.