survey technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Hollidaysburg, PAFull-time$47–71K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$47–71K/yr

Location

Hollidaysburg, PA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Job overview

The Survey Technician gathers accurate survey data to support engineering, maintenance, and construction projects. The role uses surveying tools to collect and process field information, records measurements and reference points, and assists with preparing reports and plans. The technician also supports field safety by flagging traffic and following safe work procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SurveyingGPS SurveyingSurvey Data ProcessingMathematical ReviewTraffic Flagging

Full job description

Salary $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually Location Blair County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-57943-12220 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 900 Opening Date 09/08/2026 Closing Date 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 12220 Position Number 00186169 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B1 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00080900 Bureau / Division PennDOT Engineering District 9-0 Worksite Address 1620 N. Juniata Street City Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16648 Contact Name Brenda Findley Contact Phone 814.678.5083 Contact Email [email protected] ## DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on gathering accurate survey data that supports engineering, maintenance, and construction projects. You will use advanced tools and work with your team to collect and process essential field information. As a Survey Technician, you will perform the following duties: 1. Field Measurement: Collect precise data using conventional, electronic, and GPS surveying tools 2. Data Recording: Document traverse points, topography points, cross sections, and control references 3. Equipment Handling: Operate, maintain, and care for surveying tools while clearing sight paths and driving stakes 4. Digital Processing: Upload and download survey data using computer programs to prepare reports and plans 5. Survey Support: Assist the supervisor with field notes, sketches, and complex mathematical reviews 6. Safety Practices: Flag traffic and follow safe work procedures to protect the survey team

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