Survey Crew Member I - 55012279

State of Florida • LAKE CITY, FL

8d • $36,597 - $47,361 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Transportation is hiring a Survey Crew Member I for District Two’s Surveying & Mapping team. The role supports roadway design and construction projects by assisting with field surveying activities, gathering electronic field data, operating and maintaining surveying equipment and vehicles, and helping train other field personnel. The position is based at 710 Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City, Florida 32055, and is required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in field surveying.
• Knowledge of basic surveying mathematics.
• Knowledge of land surveying concepts, principles, and terminology.
• Skill in using copying equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in using survey equipment for field surveys.
• Ability to analyze deeds and maps.
• Ability to learn software applicable to the Department’s Surveying & Mapping mission.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to follow Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to varying workloads and assignments.
• Ability to work outdoors performing complex and sometimes strenuous tasks.
• Ability to interpret state and federal policies and procedures.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying tasks, including establishing benchmarks, conducting spot evaluations, and locating or staking points, parcels, and alignments.
• Interpret maps, plats, and blueprints.
• Assist in collecting raw electronic field data.
• Operate surveying equipment such as prism poles, tripods, tribrachs, level rods, survey chains, measuring tapes, machetes, axes, shovels, and utility locators.
• Assist the survey crew with surveys supporting FDOT roadway design and construction projects.
• Assist with maintaining, adjusting, cleaning, and sharpening surveying equipment and tools.
• Clean survey crew vehicles, boats, and 4x4 utility vehicles.
• Operate and maintain a surveying vehicle, keeping it equipped with surveying supplies and equipment.
• Assist in training other field personnel in the use of survey equipment.
• Respond before, during, and following emergency situations.

Benefits

• Health insurance, over 90% employer paid.
• $25,000 life insurance policy, 100% employer paid.
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• State of Florida retirement package.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition waiver for public college courses.
• Training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED