What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Party Chief position at Red Plains Surveying Company?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Red Plains Surveying Company is a leading provider of surveying and mapping services, dedicated to delivering precise and reliable data for land development and civil engineering projects. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has established us as a trusted partner in the industry.
SUMMARY
As a Party Chief at Red Plains Surveying Company, you will lead surveying teams in the field, ensuring accurate data collection and project execution. This role is vital to our mission of providing high-quality surveying services that meet our clients' needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support the daily functions of the field survey crew(s).
- Thorough understanding of the project scope and support scheduling requirements.
- Download, compile, review and edit survey data according to the company’s standards and procedures
- Establish effective communication with the client, peers and crew members.
- Ability to recognize and instruct in case of injury or accident according to the company’s safety protocols
- Instruct all persons under his/her care with site specific dangers and can react immediately in case of injury or accident to best resolve serious situations.
- Manage all aspects of a field survey crew including site logistics & planning, allocating survey supplies, subordinate direction, and data acquisition.
- Keep Survey Coordinator and/or Project Manager aware of workload and requests work when needed.
- Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, a Party Chief has the ability to perform the responsibilities identified in the Senior Technician job description.
- Understanding of COGO and data collection computations.
- Conduct tailgate meetings with survey crews before each shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Senior Technician.
- The ability to clearly and concisely communicate with office staff, about field conditions and/or site issues.
- The ability to perform and manage an array field survey tasks at the direction of the Survey Coordinator and in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures
- The ability to understand the other parts within the Company that uses produced information to create an end product, and how improvements in process can help improve end result. Position Descriptions Successful projects start with the Cornerstone 74
- Excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, and survey data download & editing tools.
- A basic understanding of CAD and the ability to review, edit & understand field survey data.
- An understanding of survey theory and principles and how to apply them to an array of field tasks including boundary, topographic & vertical surveys.
- A thorough understanding of survey maps and construction drawings and extrapolate data for use in the field.
- The ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- High School Diploma required.
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
- Ability to pass the Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level II certification exam and/or associates degree in and related field and 5-7 years of experience in field survey OR LSIT and 2-5 years of experience in field survey.
- Proven understanding of the management of field survey data.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Hourly pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Lancaster, OH 43130 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, OH 43130: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35