Survey Chainman (Union)

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief of Party or Instrumentman with field surveying activities
• Operates and handles modern measuring equipment
• Sets out or observes distances and directions to predefined points or objects
• 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 lift, pull/push and carry 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.