Chainman and Party Chief

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Chainman (Survey Crew Member)Location: Puyallup / Pierce County, WAWe are a well-established land surveying and engineering firm with over 75 years of service in the South Sound region. We are seeking a dependable Chainman to support our field survey crew in a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, and construction staking.This is an entry-level position with the opportunity to learn the surveying profession from experienced crew members.Key Responsibilities:Assist the survey crew chief with daily field operations Carry, set up, and maintain surveying equipment (tripods, prisms, GPS units, etc.) Hold and mark points for measurements and staking Drive stakes, hubs, and lath as directed Clear brush and maintain line of sight as needed Maintain organization and care of equipment and vehicles Follow established safety practices and field procedures Required Skills & Qualifications:Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather and terrain Willingness to learn and take direction from crew leadership Basic math skills and attention to detail Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team Preferred Skills:Prior experience in land surveying, construction, or similar field work Familiarity with survey equipment (GPS, total stations, data collectors) Ability to read plans, maps, or construction drawings Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools

Job Title: Survey Field Party ChiefLocation: Puyallup / Pierce County, WAWe are a well-established land surveying and engineering firm with over 75 years of service in the South Sound region. We are seeking an experienced and dependable Field Party Chief to lead a survey crew in a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, and construction staking.This position is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, ensuring accuracy of work, and coordinating with office staff and clients as needed.Key Responsibilities:Lead and supervise a field survey crew on a day-to-day basisPlan and execute fieldwork for boundary, topographic, and construction staking projectsOperate and oversee the use of survey equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors, levels)Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of field data collectionMaintain clear and organized field notes and electronic dataCoordinate with project managers and office staff regarding project scope and progressCommunicate professionally with clients, contractors, and the public when on-siteEnsure proper care, calibration, and maintenance of equipment and vehiclesEnforce company safety practices and field proceduresRequired Skills & Qualifications:Proven experience as a survey crew chief or in a similar leadership roleStrong working knowledge of land surveying principles and field proceduresProficiency with modern survey equipment and data collection softwareAbility to read and interpret plans, plats, and construction drawingsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailValid driver’s license and clean driving recordAbility to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditionsDependable, self-motivated, and capable of leading a small crewPreferred Skills:Licensure as a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or progress toward licensureExperience with local (Pierce County) survey standards and practicesFamiliarity with coordinate geometry and basic field calculationsExperience mentoring or training junior crew membersWorking knowledge of office software and survey data processing workflows