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Job ID: 29602
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Salary: $23.82 - $28.36 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 12/19/2024

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit

The Survey Crew Chief performs various engineering surveys for construction purposes and provides survey information for highway design. Duties may include, but are not limited to, creating a preliminary topographical survey, drainage survey, resurfacing survey, bridge deck elevation survey and/or as-built survey, and 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 according to the South Dakota Department of Transportation Survey Manual and Department of Transportation policies and procedures; collecting and testing materials; and inspecting various construction operations.

Typical 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary during construction activity including weekends.

Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic.

Incumbents must have a valid driver license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
2-year vocational technical degree in a related field, a 4-year Construction Management degree, or have 2 years related experience.

Knowledge of:

• current survey practices (GPS, robotic total station);
• principles, theories, and practices of highway or road engineering (preferred but not required);
• Trimble survey equipment and software (preferred but not required);
• Microstation and Inroads applications (preferred but not required).

Skill to:

• 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.

Ability to:

• 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 emptions 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.

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This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]


"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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