What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Party Chief / Engineering Technician III position at North Carolina Department of Transportation?
How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/37byj6ee by April 21.
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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $43,738 - $76,542
The Challenge
We're looking for an experienced Survey Engineering Technician III to serve as our Survey Party Chief.
In this role, you will:
- Perform preliminary field surveys, including topographical terrain modeling, boundary locations, and utility locations.
- Conduct property deed search and process raw data files for importing into GeoPak for mapping
- Perform highway construction stakeout duties, including edge of pavement stakeouts, drainage stakeouts, slope staking, finish pavement grades, curb & gutter stakeouts, monolithic island layouts, mast arm footings, proposed right of way monuments, and applicable easements.
- Calculate and set up road templates using Data collectors.
- Perform GPS control surveys using Trimble equipment.
- Review and check work performed by technicians, private engineering firms, and other NCDOT teams.
- Review roadway plans by private engineering firms for coordinate geometry accuracy.
- Check typical sections and R/W offsets.
- Schedule and prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
- Resolve design issues by determining possible solutions and consulting with Engineers.
What You Bring
- Experience with surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors, and GPS equipment.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans, and performing highway construction stakeouts.
- Experience conducting independent, moderately-complex surveying.
- Computer experience using laptops, iPads/tablets for field data collection, Microsoft Office, and drafting software.
- Ability to apply NCDOT safety programs to operations and to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites, including traffic, heights, weather extremes, and climbing rough/uneven terrain.
- Communications skills to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.
- Engineering experience to make independent decisions using sound engineering judgement.
- A general knowledge of surveying methods and procedures is preferred.
- Fitness to perform moderate physical activity, including walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing and inspection duties.
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Safety toe shoes.
Education & Experience
- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related discipline, and
- 3 years progressive technician experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Rebecca Goetz at (252) 439-2970.
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Physical Setting:
- Construction site
- Office
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,738 - $76,542
