20932 - Survey Tech

About the role

To perform basic land surveying activities for transportation projects in support of VDOT maintenance and construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform land surveying project activities including location, right of way and utilities, and construction phases. Perform survey functions in accordance with project scheduling and in support of VDOT programs.
• Perform quality control reviews, both in the field and office, to ensure land surveying products are accurate and depict the project controls and data to support the project.
• Conduct basic field land surveying activities for transportation projects from scoping to post‑construction. Follow VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations governing land surveying activities. Use a variety of land surveying equipment and tools to locate and record field data. Conduct courthouse research on plats.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor, work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of field land surveying equipment (data collectors, GPS, robotic total station, levels, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations; using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of land surveying instruments and tools, including programmable calculators and electronic data collection equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor, work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of field land surveying equipment (data collectors, GPS, robotic total station, levels, etc.).
• Knowledge of land surveying principles and practices to include location, right of way and construction survey activities.
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and tools, including programmable calculators and electronic data collection equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A combination of training, experience or education in Land Surveying or related field desired.
• Experience conducting basic land surveying tasks.
• Land Surveyor in Training certification desired.