Survey Party Chief

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Survey Party Chief, where you'll play a crucial role in field layouts for DOT projects. This dynamic position requires expertise in surveying and the use of advanced equipment like GPS and robotic total stations. You'll be responsible for ensuring data accuracy, coordinating with project supervisors, and maintaining safety standards for the survey crew. With a culture that promotes growth and internal advancement, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting career choice for those passionate about surveying and outdoor work.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Year-End Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in field layouts for DOT projects and survey calculations.
• Familiarity with GPS methods and robotic total stations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project supervisors and schedule survey tasks.
• Ensure safety of the survey crew and check data points for quality.
• Gather field survey data using conventional and GPS methods.

Skills

Surveying

GPS Equipment

Robotic Total Stations

Blueprint Reading

Topcon Software

Tools

Total Station

Data Collector

Computers

Job description

The Survey Party Chief's primary function is to provide all field layouts for assigned DOT projects. The Party Chief is responsible for calculating and staking all survey points with the use of electronic and/or manual instruments and ensuring all information produced by office personnel is accurate. All field data must be retained and archived for the company. Be able to read and understand blueprints, calculate all grade data (IE: bluetops, slope stakes, drainage structures, retaining walls, bridges) and collect data information. Also, needs to be familiar with and use both GPS equipment and Robotic total stations, computers, and data collectors. Knowledge of Topcon software is a plus. The position consists of but is not limited to the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Communication and coordination with project supervisors
2. Schedule all survey tasks and project requirements
3. Safety of the survey crew
4. Check crew’s data points for quality and assurance
5. Maintain field notes
6. Gather field survey data through the use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods
7. Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment, including total station, data collector, and GPS equipment to measure distances, elevations, and angles

What CWM Offers You:

1. A company culture that encourages growth, development, and internal promotion.
2. Highly competitive base pay with opportunities for advancement.
3. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
4. 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
5. Paid holidays and a year-end bonus.

This role involves frequent sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, and squatting. The candidate must be able to work at heights above 6 feet and periodically lift 50 pounds, working outdoors under all weather conditions. The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

CWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer– M/F/V/H. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.