Survey Crew Member I
Job Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:880401
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SURVEY CREW MEMBER I -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $36777.47 - $47594.38
Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
454 / Right of Way Design
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Fanny Crandall
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $47163.22 (includes Competitive Area Differential)
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions work samples or interviews is strictly prohibited and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods supports the states economic competitiveness prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned supports economic growth and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
Survey Crew Member I / District Four / Transportation Development / Right of Way Design / Mapping and Surveys
This position will operate various surveying equipment including but not limited to prism poles tripods tribrachs level rods survey chains measuring tapes machetes axes shovels and utility locators while assisting the survey crew in performing various types of surveys in support of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway design and construction projects.
This position will also perform numerous tasks associated with field surveying activities including: establishing benchmarks spot evaluations locating and/or staking points parcels and alignments.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust Relationships Respect Empowerment and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement empowerment training and professional development. Through our agencys learning management system you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District Four Transportation Development
3400 W Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Annual Salary Range:
$36777.47 - $47594.38
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1976.00 will be added to the annual salary.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Operates various surveying equipment including but not limited to prism poles tripods tribrachs level rods survey chains measuring tapes machetes axes shovels and utility locators while assisting the survey crew in performing various types of surveys in support of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway design and construction projects.
Performs numerous tasks associated with field surveying activities including: establishing bench marks spot evaluations locating and/or staking points parcels and alignments. Interprets maps plats and blueprints. Assists in the collection of raw electronic field data.
Assists the survey crew in the maintenance of all surveying equipment. This includes adjusting and cleaning tribrachs tripods level rods prism poles survey chains measuring tapes utility locators sharpening machetes axes shovels and chain saw blades. This also includes cleaning survey crew vehicles boats and 4x4 utility vehicles.
Operates and maintains surveying vehicle; keeping vehicle equipped with surveying supplies and surveying equipment on a daily basis.
Assists in training other field personnel in the use of survey equipment.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Basic surveying mathematics
- Land surveying concepts principles and terminology
Skilled in:
- Using copying equipment
- Effective oral and written communication
- Using survey equipment for field surveys
Ability to:
- Analyze deeds and maps
- Use software applicable to the Departments Surveying & Mapping mission possesses strong learning skills
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Follow Department policies and procedures
- Adapt to varying workloads and assignments
- Work in an outdoor environment performing complex and at times strenuous tasks
- Interpret state and federal policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees visit: REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Division of Benefits and Assistance 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard Room 214 St. Petersburg Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112 Florida Statutes and the Florida Department of Transportations Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportations Human Resources Office at for assistance.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
