Survey Crew Member I - 55012282

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • $39,040 - $46,847 • Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Crew Member I supports the Florida Department of Transportation’s roadway design and construction projects by assisting survey crews with field surveying. The role operates and maintains surveying equipment and vehicles, performs field survey tasks, interprets maps and plans, and assists with collecting electronic field data and training field personnel. Work takes place outdoors and may involve complex and strenuous tasks.

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.
• 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

• 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 surveying tasks 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.
• Assist with maintaining surveying equipment, including cleaning and adjusting equipment and sharpening tools and chainsaw blades.
• Clean survey crew vehicles, boats, and 4x4 utility vehicles.
• Operate and maintain surveying vehicles and keep them supplied with surveying equipment and supplies.
• Assist in training other field personnel in the use of survey equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with 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.
• Generous 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