SURVEY CREW MEMBER I - 55012282
About The Position
The Survey Crew Member I works with FDOT’s District Four Transportation Development, Right of Way Design, Mapping and Surveys team. The position assists survey crews with field surveys supporting roadway design and construction projects. It operates surveying equipment, performs field-survey tasks, interprets maps and related documents, and assists with collecting electronic field data. The role also helps maintain surveying equipment and vehicles, keeps the surveying vehicle supplied, and assists with training other field personnel in the use of survey equipment. The position is based at District Four, 3400 West Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work outdoors on complex and sometimes strenuous tasks. The annual salary range is $39,039.52–$46,847.42, with a $1,976 annual Competitive Area Differential additive. The anticipated hiring salary is $47,163.22, including the differential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 Survey & Mapping mission and strong learning skills.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Operate surveying equipment, including prism poles, tripods, tribrachs, level rods, survey chains, measuring tapes, machetes, axes, shovels, and utility locators while assisting with surveys for roadway design and construction projects.
- Perform field-survey activities such as establishing benchmarks, conducting spot evaluations, and locating or staking points, parcels, and alignments.
- Interpret maps, plats, and blueprints.
- Assist with collecting raw electronic field data.
- Help maintain surveying equipment by adjusting and cleaning equipment and sharpening machetes, axes, shovels, and chainsaw blades.
- Clean survey crew vehicles, boats, and 4x4 utility vehicles.
- Operate and maintain the surveying vehicle and keep it equipped with surveying supplies and equipment daily.
- Assist in training other field personnel in the use of survey equipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance, over 90% employer paid
- $25,000 life insurance policy, 100% employer paid
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
