Rodman​/Instrument Man​/Party Chief

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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…