Transp Engr Tech II - Survey GPS/Robotics Operator (61035800)
Salary
$49,300.00 - $77,000.00 Annually
Location
Dorchester County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
189200
Agency
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
HD16 - Transp Engr Tech II - Survey GPS/Robotics Operations
Position Number:
61035800
Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Monday through Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Pay Grade
GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.
$49,303.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$77,000.00
Opening Date
06/08/2026
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Uses specialized survey equipment including total station, data collector, and level to proficiently perform basic survey operations as instrumental in establishing elevations of benchmarks, ground controls, profiles and cross sections. Utilizes proper techniques to setup total station, level it and obtain data with the Carlson field PC and to setup the auto level and run loops. Establishes control, line and grade records topography, records measurements of elevations and angles and distances including the location of property boundary lines. Surveys ground control for aerial mapping. Stakes project right of way lines, Makes calculations of horizontal and vertical curve alignment. Assists with editing survey data collected from the survey. Assists with making sure all survey data is accurate and complete prior to transmittal to Headquarters. Performs with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiently performs duties within a team to perform surveying with the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Robotics Total Station, including surveys for preliminary design purpose and the location of wetland boundaries. Properly set up and collect horizontal and vertical control at beginning of survey project using GPS equipment via VRS System and/or Robotics Total Station.
Maintains and records field notes, reduce level notes and computes traverses. Maintains field book for recording survey data including profiles, cross-sections, topography, horizontal and vertical data, sketches and/or other pertinent field data. Assists with the computations necessary to reduce level notes and adjust traverse loops to GPS control. Notes should be neat, clean, legible and with very few, if any errors.
Proficiently performs rodman duties. Utilizes proper procedures in operating level and level rod to determine elevations and total station for line of sight. Uses prism pole to provide alignment and collect topography. Uses prism to measure angles and distances to locate property boundary lines. Stakes project right of way lines. Uses two-way radio to relay proper descriptive information to crew member. Provides assistance to other employees in rodman duties. Uses bush axe to clear brush for line of sight and takes measurements as needed.
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 tax maps, deeds, plats and other documents from county courthouses, obtain property ownership and obtain utility data in the field with minimal supervision. Records the necessary data to locate and/or re-establish individual property lines in accordance with the Standards Manual for land surveying in South Carolina.
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.
Assist with and/or oversees the operation, calibration and maintenance of basic equipment and job safety including placement and maintenance of signs.
Assists with the setting and surveying of ground panels to establish the coordinates and elevations of the panel and the surveying to establish the coordinates and elevations of panel points for photogrammetric topographic mapping.
Assists in matters relating to highway design including horizontal and vertical alignment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operators 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 natual 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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Employer State of South Carolina
Agency Department of Transportation-Headquarters Address 955 Park Street, Room 115
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone 803-737-1321
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