Survey Technician

City of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Toledo is seeking a Survey Technician to perform survey work of moderate difficulty under general supervision, contributing to a survey crew and collecting data for engineering design.

You will operate survey instruments, read engineering plans, record notes, and assist in boundary and stake-out tasks, while lifting and carrying loads as required. This outdoor role requires physical stamina and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of survey crew experience.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 110 pounds.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains alignment, topographic and cross-sectional information for design.
• Measures bounding lines and establishes land boundaries.
• Locates survey monuments and determines reference points.
• Draws sketches with monument data and reference points.
• Sets up and operates survey instruments as needed.
• Reads engineering plans and determines layout procedures.
• Performs cross-section surveys for earthwork quantities.
• Conducts boundary surveys to identify encroachments.
• Keeps accurate notes and maintains division records.
• Maintains survey maps and records.

Skills

Basic surveying principles

Reading and interpreting construction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Survey instruments

Office data processing software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs survey work of moderate difficulty. This position is responsible for contributing to a survey crew.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Obtains alignment, topographic and cross-sectional information and horizontal and vertical data necessary for engineering design and construction of roadway, utility and bridge projects.
• Obtains measurement of length and direction of bounding lines for their correct determination and description and the establishment of land boundaries for conveyance and recording.
• Under supervision assists in locating and identifying survey monuments, determining points of reference for survey monuments and taking measurements for same.
• Draws sketches to identify monument reference points which include measurements and pertinent monument information.
• Sets up and operates all survey instruments and equipment as needed (theodolite, level, SDR, plumb, tape, prism, level rod, Digital Level etc.).
• Reads and interprets engineering plans and determines proper layout procedures for construction.
• Performs preliminary and final cross-section surveys to determine quantity of earthwork materials moved or replaced.
• Conducts boundary surveys to determine encroachments in the public right-of-way.
• Takes accurate notes to determine and adjust benchmarks to an exacting tolerance.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining inventory records and division records.
• Assists in cataloging and maintaining engineering maps, survey records and notes.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Basic surveying principles, practices, and terminology.
• Instruments and equipment used in survey work.
• Current cadastral survey equipment, data recorders and office software for data processing.

Skill in:

• Operation and setting up of survey instruments, tools, and hand-held data collection.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans.
• Performing heavy physical labor.

Ability to:

• Work direction to subordinate personnel.
• Safety lift and carry objects weighting up to approximately 110 pounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency and three (3) years of experience on a survey crew.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry objects weighting up to approximately 110 pounds
• Must possess a valid driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will constantly work outdoors. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee is constantly outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will rarely work in conditions where fumes are present.

Class Code: Survey Technician (3958)