SURVEY TECHNICIAN (HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING DIVISION)

Broward County Government; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Government is seeking a Survey Technician for the Highway Construction & Engineering Division to collect survey data, operate a total station and electronic data collector, and prepare surveys. The role involves transporting tools, locating control points, and setting up equipment for survey work.

Qualifications include at least one year of technical surveying experience and a Florida class E driver’s license. Additional certifications in surveying-related areas are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of technical work in surveying or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a work vehicle to transport survey tools to and from survey job sites.
• Assist in locating and reconnaissance of survey control points and property corners to establish a baseline for the survey.
• Accurately set up survey equipment and maintenance of traffic devices required for the survey.
• Locate field conditions and improvements per survey work order.
• Operate a total station and electronic data collector to digitally measure and record angles and distances, and calculate precise coordinates of surveyed points.
• Read survey level and accurately record readings in field book.
• Conduct additional related tasks as necessary to complete the survey.
• Work as support personnel on a field crew under general supervision.
• Determine how and when to complete tasks within set procedures.

Education

One year technical work in surveying

Tools

Total station

Electronic data collector

Carlson/Spectra data collection software

GPS/GNSS equipment

Job description

Survey Technician (Highway Construction & Engineering Division)

This position supports the Highway Construction & Engineering Division by collecting survey data, operating a total station and electronic data collector, and preparing surveys.

Responsibilities

• Operate a work vehicle to transport survey tools to and from survey job sites.
• Assist in locating and reconnaissance of survey control points and property corners to establish a baseline for the survey.
• Accurately set up survey equipment and maintenance of traffic devices required for the survey.
• Locate field conditions and improvements per survey work order.
• Operate a total station and electronic data collector to digitally measure and record angles and distances, and calculate precise coordinates of surveyed points.
• Read survey level and accurately record readings in field book.
• Conduct additional related tasks as necessary to complete the survey.
• Work as support personnel on a field crew under general supervision.
• Determine how and when to complete tasks within set procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• One (1) year technical work in surveying or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

• A valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License.

Preferences

• Associate’s Degree or higher in engineering/technical related coursework.
• Completion of engineering/technical related college level coursework comprising 9 or more credit hours.
• National Society of Professional Surveyors Certified Survey Technician Level 1 or higher.
• Florida Department of Education Apprenticeship, Survey Assistant, Instrument Person certification.
• FAA Part 107 Certificate (Drone Pilot License).
• FDOT MOT certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification or Defensive driving certification.
• At least one (1) year of experience using electronic data collection equipment.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with GPS/GNSS equipment.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with Digital Levels/LIDAR/drones.
• At least one (1) year of experience with Carlson/Spectra data collection software.
• At least one (1) year of experience surveying roadways/performing as-builts/construction layout.

Competencies

• Tech Savvy
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Self-Development

Physical Demands

Light to medium work involving walking or standing virtually all of the time, frequently exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force, and performing tasks requiring precise hand and finger coordination.

Unavoidable Hazards

Routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Persons requiring accommodation should contact the Professional Standards Section at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail].