Lead Survey Party Chief - Field Operations (OH/PA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio is seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to lead a field crew on boundary, topographic, ALTA, GPS and control surveys.

You will oversee 1–5 crew members, assign tasks, review field notes, and ensure accuracy and safety on fast-paced commercial projects. 90% of work is in the field with outdoor exposure; strong GPS and total station experience, plus familiarity with Trimble software, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Surveying license or LSIT.
• Strong experience performing complex surveying calculations.
• Experience with Trimble or similar software.
• Commercial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on job site and assist with training others when practical.
• Prepare field sketches/drawings and high-quality field notes for each project.
• Assemble instruments and measuring devices and accurately run survey-measuring instruments.
• Ensure proper equipment is loaded and batteries charged for the next assignment.
• Adhere to company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Provide positive client/public relations in the field.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

GPS

Robotic Total Station

Education

High School Diploma

LSIT or Surveying license

Tools

Trimble software

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio is seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to lead a field crew on boundary, topographic, ALTA, GPS and control surveys.

You will oversee 1–5 crew members, assign tasks, review field notes, and ensure accuracy and safety on fast-paced commercial projects. 90% of work is in the field with outdoor exposure; strong GPS and total station experience, plus familiarity with Trimble software, are required.