SURVEY CREW MEMBER I - 55012282

State of FloridaFort Lauderdale, FL
$36,777 - $47,594Onsite

About The Position

This position will operate various surveying equipment including but not limited to prism poles, tripods, tribrachs, level rods, survey chains, measuring tapes, machetes, axes, shovels, and utility locators, while assisting the survey crew in performing various types of surveys in support of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway design and construction projects. This position will also perform numerous tasks associated with field surveying activities including: establishing benchmarks, spot evaluations, locating and/or staking points, parcels, and alignments. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

  • Basic surveying mathematics
  • Land surveying concepts, principles, and terminology
  • Using copying equipment
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Using survey equipment for field surveys
  • Analyze deeds and maps
  • Use software applicable to the Departments Surveying & Mapping mission, possesses strong learning skills
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Follow Department policies and procedures
  • Adapt to varying workloads and assignments
  • Work in an outdoor environment performing complex and at times strenuous tasks
  • Interpret state and federal policies and procedures
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Operates various surveying equipment including but not limited to prism poles, tripods, tribrachs, level rods, survey chains, measuring tapes, machetes, axes, shovels, and utility locators, while assisting the survey crew in performing various types of surveys in support of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway design and construction projects.
  • Performs numerous tasks associated with field surveying activities including: establishing bench marks, spot evaluations, locating and/or staking points, parcels, and alignments. Interprets maps, plats, and blueprints. Assists in the collection of raw electronic field data.
  • Assists the survey crew in the maintenance of all surveying equipment. This includes adjusting and cleaning tribrachs, tripods, level rods, prism poles, survey chains, measuring tapes, utility locators, sharpening machetes, axes, shovels, and chain saw blades. This also includes cleaning survey crew vehicles, boats, and 4x4 utility vehicles.
  • Operates and maintains surveying vehicle; keeping vehicle equipped with surveying supplies and surveying equipment on a daily basis.
  • Assists 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
  • A variety of training opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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