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Job PostingNotice Of Job Opportunity Posting #BR-125-26EWe're looking for motivated individuals with hands-on survey experience to join our field team as a Survey Party Worker (CST Level I – Field Track). In this role, you'll support construction staking and design survey operations using advanced digital equipment and field techniques. Working alongside experienced survey professionals, you'll apply your skills to real-world projects while continuing to grow your technical knowledge in areas like data collection, staking, utility locating, and CAD integration. Join us in delivering accurate, high-quality survey data that supports the design and construction of vital infrastructure.Our mission: The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.Location: Engineering Department, Construction Management Section, Carson Field OfficeEssential Functions: To perform progressively more difficult survey crew tasks with duties that include construction staking support, design survey data collection and other survey operations using digital survey technology and equipment, including duties related to supporting survey operations.Job Summary: The major responsibilities are listed below. For a full list, please see the job description. Under general supervision from the Survey Party Chief, the incumbent will:Hold level and plumb rod over station to determine measurement and positionRead distance on the chain, level rod, or digital measuring equipmentStake lines or offsetting line using hubs or nails and painting them on street surfacesTake notes on level and bench runs and/or check the notes of othersLocate pipes with hand carried transmitter/receiver boxDig up pipesMaintain truck and toolsLearn to operate digital survey equipment and able to do so in the absence of a Land Survey TechnicianLearn to use digital input/output devices and translation protocol to feed survey data to CAD MicrostationMinimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess:A valid California Class C driver license-AND-Survey Party Worker I: Any combination of experience or coursework that provides the knowledge and abilities listedSurvey Party Worker II:Option 1: Two (2) years of experience performing routine survey duties as a Survey Party Worker IOption 2: One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to the Survey Party Work II class. Satisfactory completion of college level surveying courses may be substituted for the required experience in increments of six (6) semester units for six (6) months of experienceExamples Of Assessment Criteria: The competitive selection process for ALL CLASSES: Knowledge of:Safe work practicesBasic hand and power tools, materials and terminology of modern survey technologyPrinciples of geometry, algebra, and trigonometryElementary engineering survey principles and practicesSimple drawing and drafting methods and techniquesDigital survey equipmentAbility to:Learn to solve survey problems, including algebra, geometry and trigonometryLearn to make survey field notesPerform manual labor requiring physical dexterity and heavy liftingLearn to perform difficult survey assignments and to use the complex tools and digital equipment of the survey tradePerform the full range of rear and head chain work dutiesOperate digital survey equipmentLearn to operate a theodolite/robotic total stationAdditional Information: Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met. The selection process will consist of a written test and an interview, weighted at 50% each. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process. The written test is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 25. Candidates successfully passing the written test will be invited to interview on a later date. To apply: Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please verify that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add to your contact list. Note: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, DMV report, and drug screen. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brandi Reyes at As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.
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carson, CA, 90745, US
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