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, data collectors. Knowledge of Topcon software is a plus. The position consists of but is not limited to the following duties:
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• Communication and coordination with project supervisors
• Schedule all survey tasks and project requirements
• Safety of the survey crew
• Check crew’s data points for quality and assurance
• Maintain field notes
• Gather field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods
• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment, including total station, data collector, and GPS equipment to measure distances, elevations, and angles