Lead Survey Party Chief - Utility Locating & Field Ops

LFG; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

LFG is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead a daily field crew across the DFW area, performing survey work and coordinating assignments while prioritizing safety and accuracy. This role requires travel up to 50% to Texas project sites, proficiency in utility locating, and clear communication with the project team to maintain quality field notes.

Candidates should have experience with roadway rights-of-way and the ability to work independently in dynamic field conditions, ensuring timely delivery

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Survey Party Chief leading a field crew.
• Familiarity with locating utilities and roadway rights-of-way.
• Strong attention to accuracy, safety, and field documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and solve field problems.
• Residence in the DFW area and availability for local field assignments.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily survey crew activities and coordinate field assignments.
• Perform survey fieldwork throughout the DFW area and on travel assignments.
• Apply your knowledge of utility locating to project work.
• Work safely within roadway rights-of-way and around active traffic.
• Maintain accurate field notes and communicate progress, site conditions, and issues to the project team.
• Help ensure fieldwork meets project requirements and quality expectations.

Skills

Survey Party Chief

Utility locating

Roadway ROW work

Field documentation

Travel ~50%

Independent work

Communication

Job description

LFG is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead a daily field crew across the DFW area, performing survey work and coordinating assignments while prioritizing safety and accuracy. This role requires travel up to 50% to Texas project sites, proficiency in utility locating, and clear communication with the project team to maintain quality field notes.

Candidates should have experience with roadway rights-of-way and the ability to work independently in dynamic field conditions, ensuring timely delivery