Field Survey Crew Chief - Outdoor & Tech-Driven

TRC Companies, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Blacksburg, Virginia is seeking a Land Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys and manage equipment and crew efficiency. The role is predominantly outdoor work, with exposure to traffic and variable conditions.

Strong GPS, Robotic Total Station skills, and a valid driver's license are required. The successful candidate will oversee instrument setup, perform calculations, read plans, and ensure adherence to company survey standards while maintaining safety and client

Qualifications

• Construction staking and data collection systems experience required.
• Ability to perform basic GPS operations.
• Proficient with Robotic Total Station.
• Be familiar with basic computer applications.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills for field client relations.
• Minimum 5 years as Crew Leader/Party Chief.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of survey technology and civil engineering concepts.
• Surveying license or LSIT.
• Strong experience with complex surveying calculations.
• Experience with Trimble or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of survey equipment on site and train others when practical.
• Prepare field sketches/drawings and high-quality field notes per standards.
• Assemble instruments and measuring devices for survey tasks; operate level, transit, theodolite, total stations.
• Ensure equipment is loaded and batteries charged for next assignment.
• Perform mathematical calculations.

Skills

Field surveying

GPS operations

Robotic Total Station

Communication skills

Reading plans

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LSIT or surveying license

Tools

Trimble software

Total Station

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Blacksburg, Virginia is seeking a Land Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys and manage equipment and crew efficiency. The role is predominantly outdoor work, with exposure to traffic and variable conditions.

Strong GPS, Robotic Total Station skills, and a valid driver's license are required. The successful candidate will oversee instrument setup, perform calculations, read plans, and ensure adherence to company survey standards while maintaining safety and client