Transp Engr Tech II - Survey Instrument Operator (61032440)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an Instrument Operator to support preconstruction survey work for highway projects. You will operate survey instruments, establish elevations, and collect field data to inform detailed design plans.

Under supervision of a SC registered surveyor, you will document field notes, participate in property line research, and assist with alignment and photogrammetric mapping tasks. This role requires field work and occasional weekend schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1.5 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate surveying equipment and perform basic survey tasks.
• Under SC licensed land surveyor supervision, support field research and plotting.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs duties in a preconstruction survey crew as instrument operator; establishes line and grade for proposed highway and provides field information for design and plans.
• Operates survey equipment including total station, data collector, and level to establish elevations of benchmarks and ground controls.
• Uses level rod and prism poles to determine elevations, collect topography, and support alignment.
• Assists with robotic total stations and advanced GPS equipment.
• Maintains field notes and reduces level notes to verify elevation precision.
• Oversees operation, calibration and maintenance of basic equipment and safety tasks including placement and maintenance of signs.
• Performs courthouse and field research to locate property lines and assists in plotting property information; locates utility data in the field.

Skills

Surveying experience

Robotic total stations

GPS equipment

Field notes

Education

High school diploma

1.5 years related experience

Tools

Manual total station

Data collector

Level

Bush axe

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.