Facilities Locator Tech I (FLEX)

Las Vegas Valley Water District•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate for this position will have a basic understanding of Land Surveying and GIS data collection techniques. This candidate will need the technical abilities operating Surveying instruments such as RTK GPS units, Total Stations, data collectors and Windows PC's. In addition, this candidate will need to learn basic water infrastructure as it pertains to GIS data collection. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and have the ability to work individually or as a team. The candidate will need the social skills to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and have the ability to handle social pressure from construction work environment. The candidate will physically be required to work in the outdoors under difficult environmental conditions, have a clean driving record and be willing to work nights, and some weekends. This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired in at a level I, with a starting salary of $30.42 hourly. After a 12-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $35.22 hourly.

Requirements

Basic understanding of Land Surveying and GIS data collection techniques.
Technical abilities operating Surveying instruments such as RTK GPS units, Total Stations, data collectors and Windows PC's.
Ability to learn basic water infrastructure as it pertains to GIS data collection.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic.
Ability to work individually or as a team.
Social skills to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to handle social pressure from construction work environment.
Willing to work nights, and some weekends.
Knowledge of terminology, methods, practices, techniques and nomenclature of civil, mechanical and/or electrical drawings.
Knowledge of proper usage of GPS equipment, data collection software and feature code libraries.
Understanding of basic GPS technology.
Knowledge of surveying practices and procedures relating to data collection.
Computer knowledge with downloading and data processing procedures.
Elementary surveying mathematics that encompasses some algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Knowledge of safety requirements and procedures pertaining to work practices.
Familiarity with the Clark County geographic area.
Ability to read, analyze, document and evaluate water facilities engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams, specifications, land plats, maps and other diagrams.
Ability to operate common surveying equipment, other small tools and a two-way radio.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using clear and concise technical language.
Ability to work independently in the field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, engineers, public and private entities and the public.
Graduation from high school, trade school, vocational school, or G.E.D. equivalent; college-level courses in surveying or engineering practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Nevada driver's license.
Ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in the outdoors under difficult environmental conditions.
Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Performs technical GPS data collection of existing District facilities.
Interprets plans and specifications to properly identify and collect facilities.
Deposits collected data in the GIS database using accepted software download procedures.
Researches, locates and verifies underground water utility lines, valves and appurtenances using survey and resource grade GPS equipment.
Provides GPS data collection of pipe and vault structures, obtains measurements as pipeline and related structures are being installed.
Uses a computer to download and process data collection information to appropriate District database for inclusion in facility asset management, as-built plans and specifications or related GIS or engineering drawings.
Prepares daily reports and periodic progress reports on collection data.
Maintains records and performs file research.
Coordinates data collection practices and procedures with other members of the department and others as may be necessary.
Operates vehicles to conduct fieldwork.
Sets up and maintains complete records for equipment maintenance, repairs and upgrades.