Transportation Engineering Technician II - Survey Instrument Operator

Job Responsibilities Regularly operates specialized survey equipment including manual total station, data collector, and level to perform basic survey operations in establishing elevations of benchmarks, 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. Assists 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 South Carolina 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. Physical Demands The physical demands for the essential functions involve 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 natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends. EEO Statement 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. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr