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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Sinclair Land Surveying, Inc. is seeking professional candidates to fill Rodman/Instrument Man/Party Chief positions for a fast growing and fast paced office. Candidate must be highly motivated, detailed oriented, a self-starter and be able to work in all-weather condition. Candidate must also have a strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.
The Instrument Man must know and be able to execute the duties of the Rodman and be capable to substitute for and perform the duties of the Party Chief when absent.
Job Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid State Identification card or driver's license
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening
Punctual, self-motivated, trustworthy and honest
Ability to carry and lift equipment as needed
Ability to cut and/or clear brush
Ability to work in all-weather condition with different crew members
Must be dependable to work 40+ hours per week or as required
Attention to detail
Ability to carefully follow written and verbal directions/instructions
Communication skills - ability to communicate effectively with supervisors/team members
Ability to adapt to different personalities
Work well under pressure and commit to deadlines
Experience a plus
Working Conditions:
Physical labor-twisting/turning, pulling/pushing/kneeling, reaching, bending, walking/standing for extended period
Ability to concentrate and adapt to changing priorities on a regular basis
Rodman Job Responsibilities:
Assist Party Chief with gathering field data for surveys.
Communicate with Party Chief/team members effectively.
Load and unload vehicle with the necessary equipment and supplies that are needed throughout day (Start of the shift and end of the shift)
Help prepare the job site for survey, responsible for clearing of brush and trees away from the survey line.
Properly operate equipment used in the collection of data for survey.
Responsible for holding prism rod steady for the surveyor to determine elevations, also measure how far different points are from each other.
Clean and maintain survey equipment and vehicles as needed
Drive company vehicle
Use of personal cell phones, whether by text, call or internet usage must be on authorized breaks or manager's approval.
Take directive orders from Party Chief to complete daily task.
Be professional and a team player
Be presentable and wear company uniform daily.
Complete jobs that are assigned from start to finish.
Be open to constructive criticism and feedback with positive attitude.
Take initiative, ask questions, and willingness to learn.
Perform other duties as assigned
Instrument Man Job Responsibilities:
Communicate with Party Chief/team members effectively
Take directive orders from Party Chief to complete daily task
Assist Party Chief with gathering field data for surveys
Sketching-ability to transition outside field sketch to a drafter with a clear understanding to complete the Survey process (Form, Final and Boundary)
Recognize, troubleshoot and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
Properly operate equipment used in the collection of data for survey (ie: Total Stations and GPS units)
Read Plats and understand subject lot
Read engineering tape with ability to convert inches to tenths of a foot and vice versa
Work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Work 40+ hours per week or as required to complete jobs that are assigned from start to finish
Clean and maintain survey equipment and vehicles as needed
Be presentable and wear company uniform daily
Be professional and a team player
Take initiative, ask questions and willingness to learn
Be open to constructive criticism and feedback with a positive attitude
Use of personal cell phones, whether by text, call or internet usage must be on authorized breaks or manager's approval
Perform other duties as assigned
Summary of Party Chief Job Responsibilities:
Types of Surveys - Know the principles and methods used in performing a variety of types of surveys such as: photo control surveys, state plane coordinate surveys, public land surveys, metes and bounds surveys, GPS surveys, construction surveys, and as-built surveys.
Field Equipment & Instruments - Knowledge of proper field procedures. Knowledge of the care, cleaning and use of a variety of surveying tools and equipment. Know how to operate, check, and perform basic field adjustments on rods, compass, levels, tribrachs, total stations, robotic total stations, data collectors, tripods and GPS equipment.
Survey Computations - Have knowledge of trigonometry, geometry and algebra as related to traverse, inverse and intersection computations. Can perform horizontal and vertical traverse adjustments, area and quantity computations, and horizontal and vertical curve computations.
Control Points: Horizontal & Vertical - Know when to use, how to obtain and how to interpret control point records and data sheets, as well as locate points in the field.
Field Operations - Have knowledge of a wide variety of surveying field operation methods including but not limited to: traversing; triangulation; trilateration; repeating observations and precision measurements using steel tapes; construction layout methods and procedures. Know procedures for GPS surveys.
Field Notes - Know how to create, reduce, and check orderly field notes for standard surveying operations such as but not limited to: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross section surveys.
Plan Reading & Preparation - Have knowledge and understanding of plan reading and preparation (i.e. site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profiles and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing exiting and finished contours).
First Aid & Safety - Basic Knowledge of treatment practices for a variety of medical emergencies. Have a general knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures for surveying and construction operations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Principles of the Profession - Have knowledge of ethics and the carious technical standards of groups such as ALTA, NGS, NSPS, ACSM, BLM, and ASCS. Show responsibility in the profession (i.e. attire, honesty, respect for property)
Office Operations - use hand calculations or micro-computer software, be able to enter field data and produce positional information (i.e. leveling, traversing, as-built surveys, topographic mapping).
Supervisory Skills - Have a basic knowledge and familiarity with client contacts, dealing with the public, field crew management, scheduling, equipment and supplies management. Have knowledge of general company policies as they relate to field and office operations, office workflow procedures, and field and office problem solving. Have knowledge of proper record keeping and time keeping. Be able to coordinate and supervise field work, staking and stake marking for a variety of standard types of surveys. Have a general familiarity with regulations as they relate to lot site development.
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on work experience