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United States , Reno

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IT - Administration

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39.00 - 41.00 USD / Hour
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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • gathering topographic field data
  • establishing control points
  • performing construction staking
  • conducting boundary retracement surveys
  • carrying out daily tasks according to instructions
  • ensuring compliance with any applicable union agreements, state laws, and safety protocols
  • leading the survey crew

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Valid driver's license and legal authorization to drive in the relevant state
  • Must be willing to work out of town on occasion for periods of up to 1-2 weeks

Nice to have:

Part 107 is a plus

What we offer:
  • $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
  • hotel accommodations and per diem provided while traveling

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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