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Survey Crew Chief | Sharon Center, Richfield, and Kent, OH

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Sharon Center, OH, US, 44274, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Feb 2026

About the role

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.  
Locations: Sharon Center, OH, Kent, OH, Richfield, OH  
Additional Locations: NA 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 220453 

Position Overview

Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. is looking to add a motivated Survey Crew Chief to our growing team of Civil Engineering and Surveying professionals. This role is ideal for an experienced survey professional who thrives in outdoor environments, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Job Duties

  • Successfully contribute to all aspects of survey related field operation for residential and commercial land development projects, stream and environmental restoration projects and various utility projects.
  • Conduct boundary, construction, ALTA, and topographic surveys.
  • Collect and organize field data using Trimble GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
  • Prepare sketches, field notes, and project documentation.
  • Communicate project status and issues with office staff and clients.
  • Adhere to safety, quality, and equipment maintenance standards.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and interns to create customized solutions.
  • Additional duties, as assigned and relevant to the position.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

  • Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficiency with Trimble GPS, GNSS equipment, and data collection systems.
  • Experience using survey software for data processing or drafting.
  • Experience with construction staking and layout  
  • Leadership experience on survey crews and a desire for career growth will be given priority.
  • Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License with a clean DMV driving record and ability to drive to various job sites.
  • OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
  • Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
  • 8-10 years of full-time crew chief work experience.

 

Additional Information

Bonus Experience:

  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Relevant licenses and certificates.
  • Professional Surveyor License

Starting pay range: $45-55 per hour based on professional certifications, experience and education

What We Offer:*

  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
  • Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
  • Group Health Plan.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
  • Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
  • Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
  • The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
  • Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning. 

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.  The Davey Tree Exper

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