Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036709) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**
State of South Carolina
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Transportation Engineering Technician II - Survey Instrument Operator (61032320)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$46,956 - $77,000
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves using specialized tools to measure land, elevations, and boundaries for transportation projects, like highways, while working outdoors in various conditions.
You'll operate equipment, maintain records, and assist with research under a licensed surveyor.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in surveying who enjoys fieldwork, can handle physical tasks, and has a reliable driver's license.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma plus 1.5 years of related experience (or equivalent)
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Ability to operate survey equipment like total stations, data collectors, levels, level rods, and prism poles
- Proficiency in maintaining field notes, reducing level notes, and recording measurements
- Physical capability to bend, kneel, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, walk on rough terrain, and work near traffic or hazards
- Experience with basic equipment calibration, maintenance, and job safety practices
- Willingness to work outside normal hours, weekends, and in varying weather
Full Job Description
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 clears 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.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 Information
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.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes