Transp Engr Tech II - Survey Instrument Operator (61032440)

State of South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an Instrument operator in the preconstruction survey crew. You will establish line and grade for proposed highways and provide field information to design detailed plans for construction.

Regularly operate survey instruments such as total stations and GPS, collect topography, and assist with alignment and elevations. Join a safety‑conscious team with opportunities to grow in field surveying and mapping tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1.5 years of related experience preferred.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment to establish elevations, lines and grades.
• Maintain and record field notes including profiles and cross sections.
• Assist with setting ground panels for photogrammetric mapping and ensure accuracy of elevations.
• Assist with courthouse and field research to locate property lines; obtain utility data.
• Maintain equipment and uphold job safety standards, including placement of signs.
• Record time and leave using ESS in SCEIS as required.

Skills

Field surveying

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manual total station

Data collector

Level

Robotic total stations

GPS equipment

Prism poles

Bush axe

Job description

Under general supervision, performs duties in a preconstruction survey crew as Instrument operator. Establishes line and grade for proposed highway and provides needed field Information to design and prepare detailed plan for highway construction.

Regularly operates specialized survey equipment including manual total station, data collector, and level to perform basic survey operations in establishing elevations of bench marks, ground controls, profiles and cross sections.

Proficiently operates level rod to determine elevations, prism poles to provide alignment and collect topography and uses bush axe and saws to clear brush for line of sight and takes measurements as needed.

Assists with and occasionally operates robotic total stations and advanced GPS equipment.

Maintains and records field notes which includes profile, cross sections and topography. Reduces level notes to check for elevation precision.

Assist with and/or oversees the operation, calibration and maintenance of basic equipment and job safety including 'placement and maintenance of signs.

Under the direction of a SC registered land surveyor, performs courthouse and field research to locate property lines and corners and assists in plotting property information. Locates and obtains utility data in the field.

Maintains personal daily work log. Utilizes ESS in SCEIS to enter work time with charge codes and leave requests, Uses ESS to maintain personal information.

Assists in matters relating to highway design including horizontal and vertical alignment.

Assists with the setting of ground panels and the surveying to establish the coordinates and elevations of panel points for photogrammetric topographic mapping.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

A high school diploma and one and one-half (1.5} years of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natual environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.