Survey Assistant II

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$31 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of the position is to assist a Survey Technician in manual and technical work in all aspects of conducting varied survey assignments including field and office related duties. The position assists in moderately complex survey work.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school diploma including courses in grade 12 mathematics or pre-calculus along with survey-related work experience and training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in Municipal survey work.
• Working knowledge of office methods, procedures and practices.
• Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of water main system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective respectful working relationships with staff, and exercise tact and diplomacy in relating to members of the public.
• Ability to take direction from a rotating group of survey technicians in relation to specific assignments and carry out work diligently, efficiently, and safely.
• Ability to accurately read, draw and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately, neatly and rapidly
• Skill in the use and care of surveying tools including total stations and levels.
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions including walking, lifting and carrying equipment over long distances on uneven terrain.
• Sufficient physical strength to permit the lifting and carrying of equipment used in the work
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in all traffic conditions and on construction sites
• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is a requirement of this position
• The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Assists a Survey Technician in the surveying of streets, lanes, and parks and others as assigned. Operates and maintains survey equipment such as total stations, survey controllers, auto-levels, and basic hand tools
• Performs physical work including but not limited to locating survey pins, plugs and monuments, staking, exposing shallow utility covers and markers, clearing weeds, bush and other obstacles
• Performs traffic control duties including creating basic traffic control plans, setting up traffic control devices, and acting as a traffic control person
• Keeps field notes, sketches; makes computations and calculations as required
• Office duties include data editing and input along with basic drafting using AutoCad.
• Conducts field investigations, filing, and pickup and delivery of equipment or vehicles, supplies, and notices.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED