Survey Crew Chief

Job Title: Field Surveyor Job Description The Surveyor will support construction layout activities for a large-scale solar development project in Golden Shores, Arizona. This role focuses on construction staking and land surveying for solar construction sites and requires regular travel and extended on-site rotations. Responsibilities

- Perform construction staking and layout for solar development projects, ensuring accurate placement of structures and infrastructure.
- Conduct construction and land surveys on active job sites, following project plans, specifications, and survey standards.
- Work closely with the on-site survey team to collect, verify, and document field measurements and survey data.
- Support daily survey operations on construction sites, including setting stakes, marking boundaries, and verifying elevations and alignments.
- Travel to project sites as required and remain on location for a 28-days-on, 5-days-off rotation schedule.
- Operate and care for company-provided survey equipment and vehicles, following safety and maintenance guidelines.
- Coordinate with construction personnel to provide accurate survey information that supports project progress and quality.
- Follow all site safety protocols and procedures while working on active solar construction sites.
- Maintain clear and organized records of survey activities, layouts, and any field adjustments.
- Participate in overtime work as needed to support project schedules, including working more than 10 hours of overtime per week when available.

Essential Skills

- Minimum of 1 year of construction staking experience.
- At least 1 year of construction experience in a field or site-based environment.
- Hands-on experience with construction surveys and land surveying activities.
- Ability and willingness to travel to job sites and remain on site for extended rotations (28 days on, 5 days off).
- Valid drivers license.
- Clean motor vehicle record in line with company standards.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a survey team on active construction sites.
- Capability to perform physically demanding field work in outdoor conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and layout.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working on solar development or renewable energy construction projects.
- Familiarity with construction site practices and coordination with field crews.
- Comfort operating or assisting with survey instruments and related field equipment.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with survey and construction teams.
- Organizational skills for maintaining survey documentation and records.
- Flexibility to work overtime hours, with opportunities for 10 or more hours of overtime per week.

Work Environment This position is fully site-based, working outdoors with a survey team on a solar development construction project in Golden Shores, Arizona. The role follows a rotation schedule of 28 days on site and 5 days off. Work is performed on active construction sites, requiring adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work in varying weather and terrain conditions. A company truck is provided for work-related travel, and travel days include paid hours for time spent commuting home and returning to the site. The project is expected to last at least one year, with regular opportunities for overtime and a daily per diem provided while on site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Golden Shores, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Golden Shores, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Golden Shores,AZ. About Actalent

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