Survey Tech

To perform basic land surveyings activities for transportation projects in support of VDOT maintenance and construction programs.

How you will contribute:

• Project Activities: Perform land surveying project activities including location, right of way and utilities, and construction phases. Perform survey functions in accordance with project scheduling and in support of VDOT programs.

• Quality Control: Perform quality control reviews, both in the field and office, to ensure land surveying products are accurate and depict the project controls and data to support the project.

Survey Activities: Conduct basic field land surveying activities for transportation projects from scoping to post-construction. Follow VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations governing land surveying activities. Use a variety of land surveying equipment and tools to locate and record field data. Conduct courthouse research on plats.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor, work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

• Basic knowledge of field land surveying equipment (data collectors, GPS, robotic total station, levels, etc.).

• Basic knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.

• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations; using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

• Knowledge of land surveying instruments and tools, including programmable calculators and electronic data collection equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor, work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

• Knowledge of field land surveying equipment (data collectors, GPS, robotic total station, levels, etc.).

• Knowledge of land surveying principles and practices to include location, right of way and construction survey activities.

• Knowledge of surveying instruments and tools, including programmable calculators and electronic data collection equipment.

• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience or education in Land Surveying or related field desired.

• Experience conducting basic land surveying tasks.

• Land Surveyor in Training certification desired.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
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