Survey Crew Party Chief

Wood Rodgers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 53,726 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefit package for Health & Welfare

Travel accommodations

Union membership benefits

Job summary

Wood Rodgers is seeking a Survey Crew Party Chief to join our Survey Department in Reno, NV. The ideal candidate will manage field survey tasks, coordinate the survey crew, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Strong leadership, communication skills, and experience with survey equipment are essential for this role.

This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages plus fringe benefits for health, welfare, and retirement. Travel may be required for out-of-town projects. Join a respected engineering firm and advance your career with us!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in field surveying.
• Strong ability to lead the survey crew safely and effectively.
• Proficiency in survey equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Gather topographic field data and perform construction staking.
• Establish control points and conduct boundary retracement surveys.
• Ensure compliance with union agreements and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Survey equipment management

Reading civil plans

Leading survey crew

Tools

Total Station Survey Instrument

GPS Bundle systems

Data Collectors

Job description

Survey Crew Party Chief

Department: Survey

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Reno, NV

Compensation: $41.20 - $43.00 / hour

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.

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

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 $39.00 per hour, with an additional $25.35 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.

Notes 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.