Lead Field Survey Party Chief - OH/PA

TRC Companies, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays a year

Sick, family, and disability leave

US-specific benefits for employees

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to lead field crews on boundary, topographic, ALTA, GPS and hydrographic surveys.

You will work mostly in the field, train 1–5 crew members, and ensure quality data collection in fast-paced projects. Responsibilities include equipment management, field notes, plan reading, safety compliance, client relations, and performing complex surveying calculations with Trimble hardware and software.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of Crew Leader/Party Chief experience in surveying.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with GPS operations and data collection.
• Proficiency with Trimble or similar surveying software.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with complex surveying calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of survey equipment on site and train others.
• Prepare field sketches, level notes, and field notes to standard.
• Assemble instruments and run survey measuring devices with data collection.
• Load equipment and manage batteries for next assignments.
• Perform mathematical calculations and read plans/specifications.
• Understand measurement errors and stake markings principles.
• Uphold safety policies and PPE usage; maintain client relations.
• Complete tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crew Leader Experience

Field Surveying

GPS Operations

Robotic Total Station

Communication Skills

Team Training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Surveying License or LSIT

Tools

Robotic Total Station

Trimble Software

GPS Equipment

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to lead field crews on boundary, topographic, ALTA, GPS and hydrographic surveys.

You will work mostly in the field, train 1–5 crew members, and ensure quality data collection in fast-paced projects. Responsibilities include equipment management, field notes, plan reading, safety compliance, client relations, and performing complex surveying calculations with Trimble hardware and software.