Transportation Engineering Technician II - Survey Instrument Operator

Salary : $46,956.00 - $77,000.00 Annually

Location : Chester County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 182872

Agency : Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : HD16

Position Number : : 61032449

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday - Thursday : 7 : 00am - 5 : 30pm

Pay Grade : GEN08

Hiring Range - Min. : $46,956.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $77,000.00

Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided, but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he / she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, Room 115, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone : (803) 737-1321.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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 section. 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 SC 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 with 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.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves 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.

Additional Comments

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.

Insurance Benefits

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.

Retirement Benefits

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.

Workplace Benefits

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.

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Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

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Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

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What class driver's license do you possess?

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How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

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If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

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I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

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