Survey Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for performing survey work of moderate difficulty, contributing to a survey crew, and assisting in various survey tasks including alignment, topographic, and cross-sectional measurements.

Responsibilities

• Obtains alignment, topographic, and cross-sectional information and horizontal and vertical data necessary for engineering design and construction of roadway, utility, and bridge projects.
• Obtains measurement of length and direction of bounding lines for their correct determination and description and the establishment of land boundaries for conveyance and recording.
• Assists in locating and identifying survey monuments, determining points of reference for survey monuments and taking measurements for same.
• Draws sketches to identify monument reference points which include measurements and pertinent monument information.
• Sets up and operates all survey instruments and equipment as needed (theodolite, level, SDR, plumb, tape, prism, level rod, Digital Level etc.).
• Reads and interprets engineering plans and determines proper layout procedures for construction.
• Performs preliminary and final cross-section surveys to determine quantity of earthwork materials moved or replaced.
• Conducts boundary surveys to determine encroachments in the public right-of-way.
• Takes accurate notes to determine and adjust benchmarks to an exacting tolerance.
• Affords assistance in preparing and maintaining inventory records and division records.
• Affords assistance in cataloging and maintaining engineering maps, survey records and notes.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency.
• Three (3) years of experience on a survey crew.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to approximately 110 pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic surveying principles, practices, and terminology.
• Knowledge of instruments and equipment used in survey work.
• Knowledge of current cadastral survey equipment, data recorders, and office software for data processing.

Skills

• Operation and setting up of survey instruments, tools, and hand-held data collection.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans.
• Performing heavy physical labor.

Benefits

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees, including health insurance, group life insurance, Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS), deferred compensation, and 401(k) plans.