What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at Pape-Dawson Engineers?
Overview
Job Description:
This position works primarily in the field as a Party Chief of a two- or three-person field crew, managing and directing survey field operations.
Responsibilities
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:
This position works primarily in the field as a Party Chief of a two- or three-person field crew, managing and directing survey field operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction to field crew members on project tasks during day-to-day field operations.
- Mentor and train crew members in surveying methods and equipment usage and maintenance.
- Record crew timesheets daily.
- Perform mathematical calculations and check field data for accuracy.
- Take accurate and clear notes with sketches.
- Read and understand civil and construction plans and specifications.
- Maintain field equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Check and verify the work of the team for accuracy and completeness.
- Obtain land survey data such as angles, elevations, points, contours, and boundaries using data collectors, Total Stations, Robotic Total Stations, levels, and GPS-RTK Receivers.
- Complete assigned fieldwork for projects such as construction staking, topographic surveys, and boundary surveys.
- Record and transmit field data and information to the office in the appropriate format.
- High school diploma or GED certification.
- At least 6 years of experience on a field crew.
- Experience in boundary, topographic, and construction staking.
- Ability to recognize the most efficient and safest methods for acquiring survey data.
- Proficiency in the operation of surveying instruments, including levels, Total Stations, Robotic Total Stations, and GPS-RTK Receivers.
- Knowledge of basic measurement errors, monumentation, and construction staking principles.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather and terrain and lift up to 35 lbs consistently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependable, reliable, and effective in team settings.
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
