If you're looking for a career that combines purpose, growth, and opportunity, TxDOT’s Austin District has a place for you! We are seeking a Survey Technician I or II to join our team in Austin, where you'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to major roadway projects that help connect and improve communities across Texas.

At TxDOT, we believe that building a successful career shouldn't come at the expense of a fulfilling personal life. That's why we offer a strong commitment to work-life balance, along with wellness leave incentives, career development opportunities, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being.

If you are interested in advancing your career as a surveyor – apply today!

Salary Plan/Grade:
-Survey Technician I A16 $40,918 - $61,130
-Survey Technician II A18 $45,521 - $71,055

*The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on business needs and the applicants' work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

This position performs general surveying duties of a survey crew member; including performing necessary calculations to obtain field survey data and/or assisting with specialized surveying work under the supervision of a Registered Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work requires travel and may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for the Survey Technician I or II include:

• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey station and data collector.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  Additional duties for a Survey Technician I include:

• Assists in conducting technical geodetic and satellite surveys, which require the use of special high-accuracy techniques for mapping projects and related engineering functions.

• Assists in traversing horizontal and vertical control points between satellite points.

• Selects instruments and equipment needed for the day; ensures equipment and instruments are clean and operational.

  Additional duties for a Survey Technician II include:

• Conducts technical geodetic and satellite surveys, which require the use of special high-accuracy techniques for mapping projects and related engineering functions.

• Obtains, processes, and analyzes raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS.

• Selects instruments and equipment needed for the day.

• Traverses horizontal and vertical control points between GPS control points.

• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey station and data collector.

• Reads survey maps and construction plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience

-Survey Technician I = No experience required.

-Survey Technician II = 2 YEARS surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

  Competencies:

The required competencies for the Survey Technician I or II Include:

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments

• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying

• Automated survey systems

• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Using GPS equipment and software

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information