Summary

Survey Technician I is a Certified Survey Technician Level I and works as a member of the field crew and is responsible for assisting the Survey Field Crew Chief and Field/Survey Technician II in completing required fieldwork.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, data collection, performing calculations, and working with staff on various projects.
• Understands basic operation knowledge of survey equipment to assist Survey Field Crew Chief and Survey/Field Technician II in completing the fieldwork.
• Assists in drafting projects using CADD software.
• Assist in courthouse research as it pertains to projects.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; ability to perform basic math skills as they pertain to survey work.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Performs mathematical computations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to compile raw survey data.
• Reads construction plans and surveys to make calculations using architectural/engineering scales.
• Has enough knowledge of survey equipment to be able to assist in taking measurements in the field.
• Computer skills sufficient enough to assist in working with CADD software, and processing and filing survey data into computer databases.
• Traffic control and safety procedures for a variety of surveying and construction operations.
• Communicate with the Survey Crew Chief about problems with field equipment or supplies.
• Mark points of interest with elevation, station number, property information, and/or property iron.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Valid Driver's License.

Education and Experience

• Certified Survey Technician Level I.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 year experience.
• In lieu of the above, and AB/BS and or relevant experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must be able to walk long distances of up to several miles per day in extreme weather conditions.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.