Chainman and Party Chief

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

About the role

We are a well-established land surveying and engineering firm with over 75 years of service in the South Sound region. We are seeking a dependable Chainman to support our field survey crew in a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, and construction staking. This is an entry-level position with the opportunity to learn the surveying profession from experienced crew members.

Responsibilities

• Assist the survey crew chief with daily field operations
• Carry, set up, and maintain surveying equipment (tripods, prisms, GPS units, etc.)
• Hold and mark points for measurements and staking
• Drive stakes, hubs, and lath as directed
• Clear brush and maintain line of sight as needed
• Maintain organization and care of equipment and vehicles
• Follow established safety practices and field procedures

Requirements

• Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather and terrain
• Willingness to learn and take direction from crew leadership
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather and terrain
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

Skills

• Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather and terrain
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

About the role

We are a well-established land surveying and engineering firm with over 75 years of service in the South Sound region. We are seeking an experienced and dependable Field Party Chief to lead a survey crew in a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, and construction staking. This position is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, ensuring accuracy of work, and coordinating with office staff and clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a field survey crew on a day-to-day basis
• Plan and execute fieldwork for boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects
• Operate and oversee the use of survey equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors, levels)
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of field data collection
• Maintain clear and organized field notes and electronic data
• Cook stake, hub, and lath as directed
• Clear brush and maintain line of sight as needed
• Maintain organization and care of equipment and vehicles
• Follow established safety practices and field procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience as a survey crew chief or in a similar leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of land surveying principles and field procedures
• Proficiency with modern survey equipment and data collection software
• Ability to read and interpret plans, plats, and construction drawings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of leading a small crew

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a survey crew chief or in a similar leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of land surveying principles and field procedures
• Proficiency with modern survey equipment and data collection software
• Ability to read and interpret plans, plats, and construction drawings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of leading a small crew

Preferred Skills

• Licensure as a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or progress toward licensure
• Experience with local (Pierce County) survey standards and practices
• Familiarity with coordinate geometry and basic field calculations
• Experience mentoring or training junior crew members
• Working knowledge of office software and survey data processing workflows