Lead Field Survey Party Chief

Mark Thomas; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Thomas in Inland Empire, Ontario, CA 91764 is seeking a Field Party Chief to manage field survey crews on large, multi-year public works projects. You will plan surveys, coordinate field teams, and ensure data quality and safety in the field.

The role requires staying proficient with Trimble equipment, reading plans, and traveling within the OE12 region. Join our collaborative team focused on improving communities through engineering and surveying excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Operating Engineers Local 3 (NorCal) Union or able to join and qualify as Party Chief.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license.
• Familiar with Trimble equipment and surveying software.
• Willingness to travel within the OE12 area.
• Knowledge of Caltrans standards, coordinate geometry and state plane coordinates is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acts as party chief for a field survey crew engaged in surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control projects; participates in pre-survey planning meetings and assigns work.
• Gathers field survey data using conventional methods and GPS; sets up and operates surveying equipment; prepares field notes and drawings.
• Performs surveying calculations and analyzes raw data for accuracy and closure.
• Performs the duties of the Party Chief and acts as Project Surveyor in supervisor’s absence; conducts field surveys and staking.
• Trains crew on the latest surveying technology and methods.
• May perform mapping review or related office duties to fulfill training requirements.

Skills

Union membership

Driver's license

Trimble equipment

GPS

Field surveying

Data collection

Plan reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Total Stations

Levels

GPS equipment

Data collection software

Job description

Mark Thomas in Inland Empire, Ontario, CA 91764 is seeking a Field Party Chief to manage field survey crews on large, multi-year public works projects. You will plan surveys, coordinate field teams, and ensure data quality and safety in the field.

The role requires staying proficient with Trimble equipment, reading plans, and traveling within the OE12 region. Join our collaborative team focused on improving communities through engineering and surveying excellence.