Survey Crew Chief

The Thrasher Group; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Continuing education support

Flex Fridays

Job summary

The Thrasher Group is hiring an experienced Survey Crew Chief in Bridgeport, WV. You will join a fast-paced survey team, lead field crews, and ensure accurate boundary and topographic surveys using Trimble equipment.

Role requires 2–3 years of crew chief experience, GPS and data-collector proficiency, and the ability to travel to sites with a valid driver’s license. The company emphasizes safety, flexibility, and a balanced, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–3 years of survey crew chief experience; crew leadership highly desired.
• Equipment: Skilled in the use of GPS devices, data collectors, and Trimble survey equipment
• Technical knowledge: Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of land surveying
• Judgment: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and show initiative
• Physical ability: Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions for extended periods
• Travel & flexibility: Ability to travel to project sites; schedule flexibility including some evenings and weekends
• Driver’s license: Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Operate Trimble survey equipment when performing field surveys
• Conduct boundary, ALTA/ACSM land title, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys
• Adhere to project deadlines and schedules when delivering survey services
• Read plans and perform accurate mathematical and geometric calculations as needed
• Take detailed field notes and accurately collect and report survey data
• Complete electronic reporting of time and project outcomes on a regular basis

Skills

GPS devices

Data collectors

Trimble equipment

Land surveying

Leadership

Independent work

Outdoor work

Driving license

Travel to project sites

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.
What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Survey Crew Chief to join our Bridgeport, WV survey team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a can-do attitude to every assignment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Trimble survey equipment when performing field surveys
• Conduct boundary, ALTA/ACSM land title, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys
• Adhere to project deadlines and schedules when delivering survey services
• Read plans and perform accurate mathematical and geometric calculations as needed
• Take detailed field notes and accurately collect and report survey data
• Complete electronic reporting of time and project outcomes on a regular basis

What You'll Bring

Experience: 2–3 years of survey crew chief experience; crew leadership highly desired

Equipment: Skilled in the use of GPS devices, data collectors, and Trimble survey equipment

Technical knowledge: Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of land surveying

Judgment: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and show initiative

Physical ability: Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions for extended periods

Travel & flexibility: Ability to travel to project sites; schedule flexibility including some evenings and weekends

Driver’s license: Valid driver’s license required

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.

We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays — a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.