Survey Technician

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Gaysport (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a Survey Technician to support engineering and transportation projects. You will gather field data, operate surveying instruments, and process information to guide design and construction decisions.

Responsibilities include field measurement, data recording, equipment handling, digital processing, and safety practices. Telework may be available part-time with certain conditions; full-time schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician, or three years as a survey corps with duties operating surveying instruments.
• One year of experience as a member of a survey corps with duties operating surveying instruments and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Field Measurement: Collect precise data using conventional, electronic, and GPS surveying tools.
• Data Recording: Document traverse points, topography points, cross sections, and control references.
• Equipment Handling: Operate, maintain, and care for surveying tools while clearing sight paths and driving stakes.
• Digital Processing: Upload and download survey data using computer programs to prepare reports and plans.
• Survey Support: Assist the supervisor with field notes, sketches, and complex mathematical reviews.
• Safety Practices: Flag traffic and follow safe work procedures to protect the survey team.

Skills

Field measurement

Data recording

Equipment handling

Digital processing

Survey support

Safety practices

Education

Associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or engineering technology

Tools

GPS surveying instruments

Conventional surveying tools

Job description

Would you enjoy working outdoors and gathering precise information that helps shape important transportation projects? The Survey Technician position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) gives you the chance to support major engineering and transportation work. You will help gather field data that guides design, construction, and maintenance decisions. This role introduces you to modern surveying tools while strengthening your technical skills. Apply today to join an agency that values teamwork, precision, and growth!

This role focuses on gathering accurate survey data that supports engineering, maintenance, and construction projects. You will use advanced tools and work with your team to collect and process essential field information. As a Survey Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Measurement: Collect precise data using conventional, electronic, and GPS surveying tools
• Data Recording: Document traverse points, topography points, cross sections, and control references
• Equipment Handling: Operate, maintain, and care for surveying tools while clearing sight paths and driving stakes
• Digital Processing: Upload and download survey data using computer programs to prepare reports and plans
• Survey Support: Assist the supervisor with field notes, sketches, and complex mathematical reviews
• Safety Practices: Flag traffic and follow safe work procedures to protect the survey team

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician ; or
• Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments ; or
• One year of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

Condition of Employment

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Engineering Technician
  • Photogrammetry Technician 1
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.