Survey Crew Party Chief

Wood Rodgers•Reno, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Rodgers, a top engineering consulting firm, is looking to hire a Survey Crew Party Chief to join our Survey Department. The Party Chief will be responsible for gathering topographic field data, establishing control points, performing construction staking, and conducting boundary retracement surveys, as directed by a surveyor or project manager. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of local and regional field survey practices and equipment. The Survey Party Chief will carry out daily tasks according to instructions, while ensuring compliance with any applicable union agreements, state laws, and safety protocols. A valid driver's license and legal authorization to drive in the relevant state are required. All members of the survey crew must be capable of performing their duties in varied terrain and all-weather conditions. This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience in the essential job duties listed above
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to interact effectively with co-workers, clients, and agency representatives
Legally, physically, and safely capable of operating a company vehicle
Proficient in reading and interpreting civil improvement plans and boundary plats
Experienced in control, construction, and design field surveys
Willingness and ability to train on new equipment and procedures
Must be able to understand instructions
A valid driver's license and legal authorization to drive in the relevant state
Must be willing to enroll in the Local 3 Operating Engineers

Nice To Haves

Part 107 certification

Responsibilities

Gathering topographic field data
Establishing control points
Performing construction staking
Conducting boundary retracement surveys
Carrying out daily tasks according to instructions
Ensuring compliance with any applicable union agreements, state laws, and safety protocols
Operating and managing survey equipment, along with associated tools and data files
Leading the survey crew while ensuring safety
Training on new equipment and procedures
Recording clear and precise field notes