LAND SURVEYOR (LAND SURVEYOR I)
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring an entry-level Land Surveyor I to assist survey crews in obtaining accurate survey measurements and conducting route, bridge, hydraulic, and property surveys. The position operates and reads survey instruments, collects and records survey data, performs calculations based on instrument readings, and presents information in a meaningful format. Duties are performed in accordance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees. Other duties may be assigned. This is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. The work location is 700 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois; or a bachelor's degree in land surveying from an accredited college or university and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or a Surveyor Intern license; or a bachelor's degree in a related science from an accredited college or university, including 24 semester hours of land surveying courses, and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or a Surveyor Intern license.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Strong oral and/or written communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Experience with highway construction, design, surveying, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Assist the survey crew in obtaining accurate survey measurements for route, bridge, hydraulic, and property surveys.
- Operate and read the instruments used by the survey crew.
- Collect and record accurate survey data efficiently using survey instruments.
- Perform calculations based on instrument readings and present the information in a meaningful format.
- Perform duties in accordance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
