What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chainman position at Sandis?
Sandis is currently looking for a Chainman/Rodman who is located in San Jose or in the Stockton to Sacramento area. The ideal candidate is a team-player who can also work independently, is self-motivated and an early bird (enjoys working 6am – 3:00pm) with opportunities for overtime.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist and ensures accuracy in all types of surveys, including, but not limited to, construction staking, As-Builts, ALTA, topographic, boundary and subdivision surveys
- Read and write stakes accurately and legibly
- Train lower-level apprentices in the use of survey equipment (Leica), survey methods and safety standards
- Performs duties as assigned by the Party Chief or Project Manager
- Communicates with Party Chief about any abnormalities discovered in the field
- Maintains survey equipment ensuring it is clean and operational
- Read and interpret construction drawings, maps
Basic Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid State driver's license
- Completed or enrolled in the apprenticeship program, with good standing in the union
- Detail-oriented with time management skills
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Physical requirements include the ability to:
- lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- walk over rough and uneven terrain carrying survey equipment
- move in and around confined and cluttered places
- stand up to 12 hours per day
- Use hands to grasp and arms to reach.
Upon employment, may be subject to and must pass random drug testing in compliance with federal, state and client guidelines. Continued employment is dependent on meeting project specific requirements.
Sandis is a professional services corporation specializing in civil engineering (Land Development Design), traffic engineering, land surveying and planning, but we are much more than the services we offer. Sandis is about reliability, experience, and expertise. For over 55 years, we have been committed to innovation, excellence, leadership, and environmental stewardship throughout the Bay Area. Our job and passion are to provide the foundation for the future to be built upon, always improving the communities where we live, work, and play. We service private and public clients in the high tech, research and redevelopment, laboratory, corporate, commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, hospitality, civic, justice and public works sectors. We are a team of experts who care about the people we work with and for.
Sandis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sandis is Drug Free Workplace. All employees may be subject to periodic Background Checks.
