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State of South Dakota · 6 hours ago

Survey Crew Chief

Mobridge, SD

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.41/hr - $28.72/hr

2+ years exp

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to perform various engineering surveys for construction purposes and provide survey information for highway design. The role involves overseeing survey activities, creating topographical and other types of surveys, and ensuring accurate data collection for asset inventories.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform various engineering surveys for construction purposes

Provide survey information for highway design

Creating a preliminary topographical survey

Drainage survey

Resurfacing survey

Bridge deck elevation survey and/or as-built survey

Encroachment survey

Creating and submitting survey files

Providing construction staking

Collecting data for asset inventories to identify type, location, and condition of assets (guardrails, culverts, signs, etc.) on the State highway system

Conducting physical inventory of material stockpiles (e.g., gravel, sand, abrasives, salt, etc.)

Creating a final survey of completed projects to determine final quantities

Ensuring equipment is maintained and functions according to instructional booklets

Overseeing survey activities to ensure projects are completed

Qualification

Current survey practicesTrimble survey equipmentGPSHighway engineering principlesMicrostationInroads applicationsOperate survey equipmentMathematical calculationsComputer software proficiencyEthical conductTeam-oriented attitudeAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

2-year vocational technical degree in a related field, a 4-year Construction Management degree, or have 2 years related experience

valid driver license

current survey practices (GPS, robotic total station)

operate survey equipment

perform survey- and construction-related mathematical calculations

operate computers and use various software products

read, interpret, and implement construction plans and specifications

display high standards of ethical conduct

adjust effectively to changing, new, or different situations at work

attend to all details of assignment and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly

listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas

remain focused in stressful situations and keep emotions under control at all times

treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs

display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals

set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments

work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate

use arms, legs and back to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance)

walk, sit and stand for extended periods of time

routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl