Survey Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

• Operates sighting instruments/equipment in making accurate measurements on engineering surveys
• Operates sighting instruments/equipment, levels, and other instruments along clear, accessible routes; runs traverse lines from known points and level circuits between benchmarks of known elevation; measures angles, distances, and differences in elevation between points.
• Operates sighting instruments/equipment for running baselines, straight lines and turning angles, and for calculating angles between two points.
• Uses level to set grades and line stakes, take profiles and elevations; uses tape measure to determine distances; determines elevation to set utilities.
• Uses a metal detector, shovel, and probe rod to locate property corners and underground utilities; uses sledgehammer to drive stakes and hubs; prepares non-technical drawings and sketches; coordinates with utility engineers/representatives to locate utility lines for projects to make accurate angle, distance and elevation measurements on engineering surveys and construction surveys.
• Takes field notes and draws detailed sketches in the collection of survey data.
• Operates mobile data communications systems, etc. to communicate with others; operates a computer to download data files from a data collector; operates a calculator.
• Reads and interprets surveying data, technical plans and specifications, blueprints, or diagrams to complete assignments; informs public of location of county facilities, infrastructure, and other engineering information from drawing archives and aerial photographs to facilitate their understanding and knowledge of same.
• Conducts site inspections to ascertain correctness of information contained in submitted plans.
• Trains lower-level employees in the technical operation and use of various sighting equipment; helps survey party chief in giving instructions to lower-level personnel and checking work product for quality control purposes.
• Takes charge of crew in the absence of and upon the request of party chief and performs requisite duties; drives survey truck to and from job site as required.
Performs related work as required.

Job Specifications

• Working knowledge of the operation and use of basic and precision surveying instruments/equipment
• Knowledge of basic engineering surveying techniques, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge work hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Some Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Ability to make mathematical computations using basic math; take measurements using a steel tape
• Perform work involving a considerable amount of walking, at times in unpleasant weather or conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions/ standardized procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public.
Skill in the operation and care of basic and precision sighting instruments/equipment; personal computer and calculator.

Physical Requirements

• Work is generally outdoors and may occur during moderately adverse conditions to include weather, traffic, dampness, and exposure to storm water and wastewater flows and atmospheres.
• Involves physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Lift and carry equipment for periods of short duration but repeatedly over the course of a day (occasionally requires heavy lifting)

Work Category

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• One (1) year of experience in operating sighting instruments/equipment on field surveys; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.