Surveyor/Instrument Technician - Road & Bridge

Fort Bend County; Needville (TX); On-site; USD 25,223 - 31,533; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in the Texas County District Retirement System

Wide range of benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Surveyor/Instrument Technician to work in Needville, Texas. The role involves interpreting construction plans, conducting surveys, and operating survey equipment including GPS. Candidates should have a High School Diploma with preferred experience in field surveying and construction.

The position offers a salary range of $18.31 - $22.89 hourly based on qualifications and benefits through the Texas County District Retirement System.

Qualifications

• One year job related experience; significant field surveying experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

• Interprets design and construction plans from blueprints to site conditions.
• Gathers and calculates field data for construction equipment operators.
• Plans ground surveys designed to establish base lines and elevations.

Skills

Field surveying

Construction work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematics

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Survey equipment

GPS equipment

Job description

Surveyor/Instrument Technician

Responsibilities:

• Interprets and adapts design and construction plans from Engineering blueprints to site conditions for bridges, channels and special structures.
• Gathers and calculates field data for construction equipment operators/contracts and ensures construction work is performed within acceptable limits.
• Assists other departments and entities in technical surveying work.
• Plans ground surveys designed to establish base lines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
• Collects field data; profiles and cross-sections of drainage channels and topographic data for engineering design.
• Operates survey equipment including GPS equipment; performs mathematical calculations; collects, analyzes, and interprets Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
• Meet with landowners to discuss construction on their property.
• Instructs all levels of equipment operators and bridge crew of technical data shown in plans for construction projects.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One year job related experience; significant experience in field surveying and construction work preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of surveying equipment.
• Good background or understanding of mathematics preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.
• Valid Texas Drivers License.

Salary Range

$18.31 - $22.89 hourly based on qualifications.

Closing Date

Upon filling position.

Benefits

All full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full‑time employees also enjoy a wide‑range of great benefits.

EEO Statement

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.