Vaughn & Melton, a JMT Company, is seeking a Party Chief- Field Surveys to join their team in Knoxville, TN. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing as the lead surveyor on a field survey crew and is responsible for the overall completion of the field survey phase of specific projects. Sponsorship not available for this position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives
Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew
Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
Completes daily report cards and field note sketches
Provides time estimates for specific tasks
Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCAD
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required SkillsRequired Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years' experience in a surveying
Advanced knowledge of coordinate geometry and math functions
Experience with Total Stations and data collectors, preferably TDS and Carlson, and GPS receivers
Knowledge of all positions on the crew and capability to utilize all equipment
Qualifications Preferred
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Job Competencies
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Building Relationships & Teamwork
Communication
Decision Making
Delegation
Quality Service
Results-Oriented
Safety
If Manages Others
V&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
