Survey Party Chief

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra in Idaho is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews on boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects. You will receive assignments from Survey Project Managers and work with Team Leaders to deliver accurate field data and maps.

You will train and supervise technicians, ensure safety protocols, and maintain equipment. The role requires travel, strong communication, and a commitment to high-quality surveying practices in diverse terrain.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of party chief experience; proficient in basic field crew operations.
• Proficient with field data collector, GPS, Ronitic total station, and digital/optical levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Boundary, Topographic, and Construction staking surveys; office tasks as needed.
• Arrive on time, properly dressed, ready to work.
• Supervise assigned field technicians.
• Assist with clearing brush and trees along lines as needed.
• Place safety and traffic control devices daily.
• Wear proper safety equipment and clothing.
• Train inexperienced staff on tripod setup and survey equipment.
• Keep work truck organized, clean, and stocked.
• Ensure batteries are charged and stored properly.
• Troubleshoot data collector and survey equipment issues.
• Upload/download field data daily and maintain notes/reports.
• Code points accurately and save collected data.
• Represent the company professionally.
• Be willing to learn from Team Leaders/Project Managers.
• Follow standards of practice for surveying and mapping.
• Complete safety training.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Field data collector

GPS

Ronitic Total Station

Digital/Optical levels

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

About Ardurra

At Ardurra, we're more than an engineering and consulting firm—we're a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

Overview

Survey Party chief Reports directly to Survey Team Leader and receives project assignments and directions from various Survey Project Managers. Responsible for completion of various field surveying assignments by using procedures and techniques appropriate to the task assignment. Clearly and legibly records all pertinent field notes and information in proper field books as required depending on task assignment. Field Crew Leaders are responsible for training, direct supervision and safety of all field technicians as assigned. Ensures all appropriate safety procedures, precautions, P.P.E. and traffic control devices are properly placed prior to start of daily field survey operations. Responsible for organization, maintenance, and safe operation of assigned survey vehicles. Reports to Survey Team Leader and Project Surveyor for daily project briefings and debriefings. Uploads and downloads field data daily or as directed. Some survey project assignments may require travel including overnight stays.

Primary Duties:

• Boundary, Topographic, and Construction Staking field surveying as well as office related tasks.
• Arrive at work on time, properly dressed, and prepared to go to work
• Supervision of assigned field technicians
• Direction and assistance with clearing of brush and trees on lines using various brush clearing tools
• Properly place appropriate safety and traffic control devices daily, prior to start of
• Properly wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
• Trains inexperienced staff for setting up tripods and proper use of survey equipment
• Ensures work truck is well organized, clean, and stocked with day-to-day supplies
• Ensures all equipment batteries are properly charged and stored for use
• Proficient with use of data collector setup and capable of troubleshooting problems
• Daily uploading and downloading data files, notes and other survey project related reports
• Uses prescribed point and line coding, and correctly saves collected points
• Represents the company in a respectful, polite, and professional manner
• Willing to learn from the Survey Team Leader and Survey Project Managers
• Familiar with standards of practice related to general surveying and mapping
• Safety Training

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• > 3 years of party chief experience, candidate must be proficient in basic field crew operations
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Capable of solving problems and critical thinking
• Ability to work and carry heavy objects in extreme weather conditions and harsh terrain
• Proficient with use of field data collector, GPS, Ronitic total station, and digital and optical levels. Trimble experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Functional with Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Willingness to learn additional office software like Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
• Must be team-oriented and self-motivated
• Must have valid Driver's license
• Accountability
• Conflict Management
• Delegation
• Problem Solving & Innovation

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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