Survey Technician
POSITION TITLE: Survey Technician
REPORTS TO: Assistant to the Engineer, County Engineer
SUPERVISES: N/A
WAGE: $24-29/Hour Based on Qualifications
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Responsible for assisting with technical engineering tasks, survey work, and routine office duties to ensure efficient operation of the office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operates electronic and manual equipment in the collection of survey data and job site staking for contract construction projects and day labor projects (in house).
Operates a personal computer with working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or related software.
Participates in the performance of survey work including, but not limited to job topography, profiles, cross sections, alignments and writing metes and bounds legal descriptions.
Performs construction and bridge inspections including, but not limited to job site observations, conducting tests on construction materials and consulting various manuals and schedules.
Assists in determining efficient structure designs including hydraulic layouts, alignments and other geometric requirements.
Researches data regarding the roads for preliminary surveys and to locate information for the general public.
Assists visitors to the office by responding to public suggestions and complaints regarding the department.
Prepares and maintains written and electronic records and reports including but not limited to land corner ties, all survey data records, legal descriptions, plats, R.O.W. negotiations, and project costs.
Operates a County vehicle in the performance of job duties.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor or engineer as the situation dictates.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY:
Thorough knowledge and experience in surveying, construction, inspection, technical writing and construction record keeping.
Thorough knowledge of Iowa DOT and federal specifications, standards, manuals, tests, procedures and inspection techniques regarding roads, bridges, and culverts.
Thorough knowledge and ability to operate electronic and manual survey equipment.
Good knowledge of basic computer data entry and retrieval, spreadsheets, word processing, and computer drafting.
Ability to research and write metes and bounds legal descriptions and breaking down a section into quarter sections or smaller.
Ability to read and understand construction specifications, standards, manuals, plat maps, and road maps.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
Ability to perform routine physical labor for surveying and field inspection duties.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:
Must possess an Associate Degree, B.S. in Civil or Construction Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain an Iowa Professional Land Surveyors License within a year.
Obtain and maintain current Iowa DOT Technician certifications.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to walk over uneven surfaces and across elevated beams in performance of field survey and inspection work.
Must be able to climb steep banks, ladders and scaffolding.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing between 50 and 100 pounds.
Work is performed in a variety of outdoor environments and locations as well as an office setting. Field inspection work is done above and below ground level. Bending and climbing is necessary to perform survey and inspection work. Work environment is occasionally noisy and may be hazardous, if proper safety precautions are not taken.
Application forms are available 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday at the Mills County Engineer’s Office, 305 Railroad Avenue, Glenwood, IA. Also available online at www.millscountyiowa.gov/Jobs.aspx E.O.E.