Survey Crew Party Chief

Job Description

Job Description

Description

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.
What It Takes

• 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 operating and managing survey equipment, along with associated tools and data files.
• Must be able to understand instructions and effectively lead the survey crew while ensuring safety. 
• Experience in control, construction, and design field surveys is required. 
• Willingness and ability to train on new equipment and procedures.
• Record clear and precise field notes.

A note on hourly pay ranges

 

The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range, please apply anyway and let’s talk through it. 

Equipment Used

• Company truck
• Total Station Survey Instrument
• Standard and digital levels
• GPS Bundle systems
• Data Collectors 
• Part 107 is a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands : Required to sit while driving to project sites. Stand for prolonged time to operate the survey crew equipment. May be required to bend or kneel to set survey stakes and/or monuments. May require long walks over natural terrain. Must be able to lift 11-25 pounds for 8-12 hours per day.

 

Work Environment : Work is performed primarily in an open outdoor environment that may have a moderate to high noise level. May be exposed to variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.

 

Travel : Must be willing to work out of town on occasion for periods of up to 1-2 weeks. While traveling, hotel accommodations and per diem will be provided.

 

Pay: This is a union surveyor position so candidates must be willing to enroll in the Local 3 Operating Engineers. The current contract hourly wage is for $41.20 per hour, with an additional $27.40 per hour for a fringe benefit package for Health & Welfare, Pension, Annuity and Vacation. Yearly allocations are in the range of $3.00 per hour, which will be allocated between wage and fringe benefits by the union members.