What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at City of Toledo and Careers?

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs survey work of moderate difficulty. This position is responsible for contributing to a survey crew.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Obtains alignment, topographic and cross-sectional information and horizontal and vertical data necessary for engineering design and construction of roadway, utility and bridge projects.
Obtains measurement of length and direction of bounding lines for their correct determination and description and the establishment of land boundaries for conveyance and recording.
Under supervision assists in locating and identifying survey monuments, determining points of reference for survey monuments and taking measurements for same.
Draws sketches to identify monument reference points which include measurements and pertinent monument information.
Sets up and operates all survey instruments and equipment as needed (theodolite, level, SDR, plumb, tape, prism, level rod, Digital Level etc.).
Reads and interprets engineering plans and determines proper layout procedures for construction.
Performs preliminary and final cross-section surveys to determine quantity of earthwork materials moved or replaced.
Conducts boundary surveys to determine encroachments in the public right-of-way.
Takes accurate notes to determine and adjust benchmarks to an exacting tolerance.
Assists in preparing and maintaining inventory records and division records.
Assists in cataloging and maintaining engineering maps, survey records and notes.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

Basic surveying principles, practices, and terminology.
Instruments and equipment used in survey work.
Current cadastral survey equipment, data recorders and office software for data processing.

Skill in:

Operation and setting up of survey instruments, tools, and hand-held data collection.
Reading and interpreting construction plans.
Performing heavy physical labor.

Ability to:

Work direction to subordinate personnel.
Safety lift and carry objects weighting up to approximately 110 pounds
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency and three (3) years of experience on a survey crew.
Must be able to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to approximately 110 pounds
Must possess a valid driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will constantly work outdoors. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is constantly outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will rarely work in conditions where fumes are present.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419)-245-1500

Class Code: Survey Technician (3958)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

Salary : $63,232 - $66,560

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