Survey Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Survey Technician
Engineering Department, JW Municipal Center
Grade/Rate: 7, $38.17 hr
Hours: 8:30am -4:30pm M-F; 35hrs
Union: UPSEU local 424-unit 35

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Survey Crew Chief, Town Engineer, and Assistant Town Engineer, performs technical work in an engineering surveying party, assists with construction inspection, and in the maintenance of the Town’s GIS data and utility layers.

Essential Job Functions

• Carries out generally routine engineering tasks in all phases of the Engineering Department Operations.

• Operates the total station, data collector, level, rod, tape, in survey work and utilizes plans, deeds, and other data to accurately locate and mark-out features in the field; accurately reads elevations, distances, angles and other measurements.

• Assists the Survey Crew Chief and develops the skills to act on their behalf when assigned.

• Conducts field inspection of sanitary and storm sewer, sidewalk, road, building and other related construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, proper methods and Town Standards.

• Performs calculations to reduce field notes, to compute amounts of materials and to prepare partial and final estimates.

• Drafts profiles, cross-sections, topography, property maps, existing condition maps, and details as assigned.

• Makes copies of plans; files and retrieves information, maps and other data.

• Research land records, deeds, titles, etc.

• Assists public, contractors, private engineering consultants, utility companies and Town Officials over the phone, in person, and via email in matters relating to the engineering function

• Maintains survey equipment and keeps inventory of supplies.

• Fills in for and performs the tasks of other Engineering Department personnel.

• Downloads data from the data collector and prepares 3-D base mapping

• Maintains and updates sewer and storm drainage GIS layers; imports sewer lateral cards, videos, subdivision, and as-built plans

• Prepares GIS mapping for Town departments as requested

• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: The following list is required to complete the job duties, is not all-inclusive, and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Working knowledge of applicable mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry

• Good knowledge of construction methods and materials

• Skill in the accurate use of surveying and drafting instrument - manual and computerized

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

• Ability to make neat and accurate sketches/drawings

• Effective communication skills - oral and written

• Ability to effectively interact with people

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position does demand that employees be able to lift up to and including 25 pounds of weight.

• Ability to manipulate simple tools as required for setting stakes, clearing brush, etc.

• Mobility to and within survey and job sites including climbing and walking over rough terrain.

• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.

• Individuals must be able to grasp, walk on uneven ground and have full use of audio and visual senses.

• Additionally these employees will be exposed to outdoor weather year round performing their duties. Exposure may consist of inclement weather, humidity, heat and possibly severe cold.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma (GED)

• Previous experience or training in civil engineering and land surveying or an Associate's Degree in related field

• Proficiency in MS Office products, and Google Workspace products

• Knowledge of Auto CAD, GIS (ESRI & ArcGIS Online), and Laserfiche preferred

• CT Driver License

Benefits:

Include CT Municipal Employees Retirement System (CTMERS) Pension Plan generous time off (personal days, vacation, accrued sick leave, including 13 full days & 2 half day holidays) & insurance package (medical, dental, vision care, prescription and life.) Performance evaluated annually by Town Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

The Town of Southington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.