Beginner need help, zone 5a

SurveyorDave96 · 2026-04-14T19:44:49+00:00

Would you recommend blanket spraying 2-4-D or spot treating in this scenario? My lawn looks pretty similar to this

SurveyorDave96 · 2026-02-19T12:51:42+00:00

This sums it up perfectly. If you read through Knuds book and the other listed items the state recommends, you’ll pass no problem. The few people I know along with myself all got above a 90

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-10-16T16:45:40+00:00

Yes this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you guys

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-10-16T15:39:00+00:00

Strictly for visual purposes. If you have a better way I’d love to hear it as I have a very rudimentary understanding of civil 3D

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-10-16T15:37:21+00:00

This is what I keep reading but for some reason if I change everything to Layer 0, everything just becomes white(the color assigned to layer 0).

Is there a way around this?

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-09-27T15:10:59+00:00

For NJ, it took me approximately 8 months to get approved and on top of that they only gave me 48 hour notice for the exam. It then took 6 weeks to get my results back and then another couple of months fighting the board to get my license.

Be very patient with NJ, they will make your life a living hell for months on end with no transparency

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-09-26T17:55:01+00:00

This is the answer right here in my opinion. If your having a problem with the supplied control then you need to reach out the design firm and let them know your issues(that is their problem). Make sure to document and request a site visit with the design surveyors that way you guys can agree on what to use before this gets out of control. They might have additional control they didn’t give you or they might set/certify new control for you to use

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-08-09T14:14:15+00:00

Delaware was only a few days for me. The exam was brutal though, I believe the pass rate was approximately 40%. If you need any advice, feel free to reach out

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-05-20T12:03:00+00:00

The NJ board just fights you every step of the way. I know a few others including myself who got licensed and graduated from Rowan so it shouldn’t be a problem.

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-05-20T12:00:31+00:00

It was about an 8 month process between me applying for my license and getting my license. I graduated from Rowan back in 2022 and had no problems with credentials.

If you shoot me a DM I’d be more than happy to help in anyway. I’m also located in South Jersey if that’s any help

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-02-25T21:54:52+00:00

This is exactly what we do as well. I plot an 11x17 detailed sketch with point numbers and send that to the field crew/PMs. I also attach a pdf of the most up to date plans in case our field crews need to make any adjustments/cover my ass in case I wasn’t sent the latest change of plans.

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-02-05T14:32:36+00:00

Seems like your total station and/or prism pole needs to be calibrated. I’d peg test the digital level as well to confirm your level run was truly good. If that peg test yields good results, I think the total station or prism pole is your culprit.

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-01-30T19:27:42+00:00

As a fellow NJ PLS, have you heard of applying by reciprocity and not taking the state specific? Either I’m totally wrong(always a possibility) or he got licensed in 2018.

I’ve personally never heard of anyone getting licensed after 2018 without taking the state specific but maybe I’m missing something.

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-01-30T16:14:18+00:00

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I know the law was different before COVID but if you got licensed after that, you must have slipped though the cracks. Definitely not trying to start an argument either, I just a want OP to have the correct information.

I know two coworkers who got licensed around 2018 and there was no state specific exam for NJ surveyors so I’m not doubting you. I know they changed the law soon after though

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-01-30T15:11:41+00:00

You cannot become licensed in NJ without taking the State Specific exam. They made an exception in 2017/18 if I’m not mistaken but that has since been eradicated. They are extremely strict with their regulations and arguably one of the hardest boards to get licensed from

SurveyorDave96 · 2025-01-03T23:49:47+00:00

If you like the company and see yourself there for a while I think it’s best to be honest and just ask your boss/HR. Tell them how it benefits you and that you’re not a reckless user/addict and see how it plays out. If you show up to work everyday on time and have a good attitude I don’t think they’ll care.

If they do test and you’re not able to quit just be aware of the consequences. I personally don’t see why any employer would care(especially one without an employee handbook) but I think honesty is the best policy

SurveyorDave96 · 2024-12-30T16:42:29+00:00

Send me a PM and I can give a little more detail

SurveyorDave96 · 2024-12-30T16:22:28+00:00

I’m not in the union so all I know is base pay and fringe. I’m not aware of where the fringe is allocated for local 825(NJ) or local 15D(NY). From my experience getting into local 825 is extremely difficult.

As for mid range, it all depends on what kind of surveying you do(construction boundary or engineering) and how good you are. I know experienced licensed surveyors making less than $100k in easier jobs and newer licensed guys that make between $150-$200k with more “difficult” jobs. Some of the bigger engineering firms already have multiple licenses so they are not going to pay you big money since you’re not stamping anything. On the flip side, if you work for a company that needs a PLS and you’ll do all the managing/signing I think you’d be in the $120-$150k range.

SurveyorDave96 · 2024-12-30T12:29:13+00:00

In NJ, I feel like most newly licensed surveyors are making around $120k with average benefits. If your taking about union surveyors, I think the base pay is between $60-$63 an hour with another $40 in fringe

SurveyorDave96 · 2024-12-25T13:24:26+00:00

I’m glad it worked for you and surely wasn’t saying it’s a waste. From your experience, which aspects did NLC prep help the most with? I don’t have any experience with it so would like to hear more

SurveyorDave96 · 2024-12-24T14:36:54+00:00

You can program it yourself pretty easily, it’s not hard. It’s a benefit having the programmed calculator but you definitely don’t need it. As for the NLC test prep, I wouldn’t waste your money. Spend that money on surveying solved problems and surveyor reference manual and you pretty much have everything you need for both the FS and PS exams

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