Survey Technician I
Survey Technician I
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USD 36117 - 57788
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Job Description
Department:
Engineering
Reports to:
Survey Party Chief
Pay Grade/Salary Range:
104- $36117.90- $57788.64($17.36- $27.78Hourly)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
A skilled position responsible for performing technical work in connection with engineering related functions in field office or laboratory.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
Position and hold vertical rods or targets that the instrument operators use for sighting in order to measure angles distances and elevations.
Place and hold measuring tapes when electronic distance-measuring equipment is not used.
Run rods for the establishment of benchmarks bench loops and cross-section elevations.
Search for control points section corners property corners and other survey points.
Maintain equipment and vehicles used by the surveying crews.
Perform manual labor such as cutting brush for survey lines carrying survey stakes rebar concrete monuments and other heavy items.
Loading and unloading equipment required for the survey.
Assist in determining elevations lay out stakes mark points of elevation station numbers or other marks.
Assist in measuring between points; place stakes at designated points and specified elevations.
Assist in adjusting and operating all survey equipment including total stations prisms GPS data collection auto-level and digital level.
Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organizations.
Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.
Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as directed.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge with electronic equipment.
Ability to perform job duties continually in an outdoor environment and in varying weather conditions including harsh climates.
Ability to perform job duties in various terrains including urban environments swamps woods construction sites and sometimes in close proximity to moving traffic.
Ability to identify and correct conditions which may affect employee safety.
Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers managers supervisors directors elected officials vendors and the general public.
PHYSICAL SKILLS:
The person in this position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time. Frequently communicates with the public and co-workers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs ladders scaffolding etc. Occasionally moves materials and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Consistently works in a outdoor environment. Occasionally works in inclement outdoor weather conditions. Frequently operates a motor vehicle or heavy equipment for up to four (4) hours continuously or intermittently. Occasionally works in rugged terrain; to include very steep wet muddy rough uneven or rocky surfaces. Positions require physical exertions such as bending crouching stooping stretching reaching or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A proficiency in mathematics and/or experience with surveying operations is preferred.
LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License.
OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Disaster Essential.
THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Does not Discriminate on the basis of age race sex religious belief color national origin disability/handicap gender gender identity sexual orientation genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
