Survey Chainman (Union)

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief of Party or Instrumentman with field surveying activities by operating and handling modern measuring equipment.
• Sets out or observes distances and directions to predefined points or objects using mechanical or electronic measurement methods.
• Records field notes accurately in both written and electronic formats.
• Cares for, maintains, calibrates, and adjusts precision surveying instruments.
• Performs all survey activities in accordance with specific instructions and required safety policies.
• Reads and interprets right-of-way maps, construction plans, survey notes, design plans, and other relevant technical information.
• Maintains assigned vehicles so they are fully operable, safe, and neat in appearance at all times.

Requirements

• Completion of required courses and training hours as stipulated by the Northern California, Local 3 Joint Apprenticeship Party Chief Training Program.
• Minimum of 2 years (4,000 work hours) of qualifying field experience, as defined by the Northern California Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
• Thorough knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to office and field survey analysis; field surveying practices and techniques; and the use, capabilities, and adjustment of modern survey instruments.
• General knowledge of civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications, along with an understanding of land survey maps, topographic maps, and field survey notes.
• Works under total supervision, requiring direct first-line supervision of the steps necessary to perform the work, with periodic progress review.
• Makes routine survey and mapping decisions, and requires assistance with complex survey problems.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.
• Occasionally lifts, pulls/pushes and carries up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions

• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting.
• Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $32.57-$54.28 hourly, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
• This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.