Surveyor 1 / Surveyor 2 - Ashland Ohio - PN20051848

State of Ohio; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ohio Department of Transportation in Ashland, OH is hiring Surveyor 1 or Surveyor 2 in District 3. The role involves working with experienced surveyors, training on survey instruments, and hands-on transportation project exposure. Candidates may advance to higher responsibilities with licensure and experience.

The position is full-time with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule (hours may vary). Eligible benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage plus holidays and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with valid driver’s license and progress toward NCEES Surveying Education Standard.
• Certificate of Surveyor Intern or equivalent; 12 months experience as Surveyor 1 or intern.
• FS eligibility or equivalent with supervising license; 12 months experience or relevant surveying work.

Responsibilities

• Work with ODOT surveyors and engineers.
• Receive training on survey instruments and maintenance.
• Gain hands-on transportation training to advance as a surveyor with ODOT.
• Conduct surveys under licensed surveyor direction and assist project surveyor/engineer.

Skills

Engineering

Surveying

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certificate of Surveyor Intern

Fundamental of Surveying (FS) eligibility

Tools

Survey instruments

Job description

Job Description - Surveyor 1 / Surveyor 2 - Ashland Ohio - PN20051848 (260005U0)

Surveyor 1 / Surveyor 2 - Ashland Ohio - PN20051848 (260005U0)

Organization

Transportation - District 03

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

District 3 HQ 906 North Clark Avenue Ashland 44805

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Ashland

Compensation : Surveyor 1 $28.76 or Surveyor 2 $31.47

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 7:00 am to 3:30 pm hours may vary

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Technical Skills : Engineering, Equipment Operations

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management

Ohio Department of Transportation 5.7K subscribers

Surveyor 1 or Surveyor 2, PN 20051848 District 3 Ashland County

The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications.

What You Will Do:

• You will work alongside ODOT professional surveyors & engineers.
• You will receive training in operation & maintenance of survey instruments.
• You will receive hands‑on transportation training & experience needed to further your career as a surveyor with ODOT.
• You will conduct survey projects under the direction of a licensed surveyor & assist project surveyor or engineer on projects.

Benefits to you:

• Benefit from a great work/life balance.
• Get paid time off for vacation, sick days, and personal leave.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays annually.
• Receive regular salary increases, with the first raise after 6 months.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical coverage and FREE Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Take advantage of growth opportunities within the company.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Benefit from a pension plan with a 14% employer contribution.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; valid driver’s license; working towards obtaining the required semester hours of surveying courses that meets the NCEES Surveying Education Standard as approved by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

-Or accepted for Fundamental of Surveying examination (F.S) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; valid driver’s license.

Valid certificate of Surveyor Intern issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 months experience as Surveyor 1, 85561; valid driver’s license.

-OR Valid certificate as Surveyor Intern issued or accepted as equivalent by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors & 12 months experience surveying-related experience; valid driver’s license.

Job Skills: Engineering

Surveyor 1: Bachelor’s degree; valid driver’s license; working towards obtaining the required semester hours of surveying courses that meets the NCEES Surveying Education Standard as approved by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

-Or accepted for Fundamental of Surveying examination (F.S) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; valid driver’s license.

Surveyor 2: Valid certificate of Surveyor Intern issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 months experience as Surveyor 1, 85561; valid driver’s license.

-OR Valid certificate as Surveyor Intern issued or accepted as equivalent by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors & 12 months experience surveying-related experience; valid driver’s license.

Job Skills: Engineering

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.