Surveyor Assistant- Jefferson County (Environmental Services)
About The Position
Jefferson County is seeking well-qualified, motivated Surveyor Assistants to be responsible for preparing for survey activities by ensuring work truck is properly stocked, assisting in locating boundary and utility lines, clearing obstructions, and ensuring the survey area is safe for all employees by monitoring potentially dangerous situations such as traffic flow on busy highways, heavy construction equipment that is in use, and other potential hazards while performing survey work. Incumbents assist the Survey Party Chief or Surveyor in planning, coordinating, and assisting in the operation of survey equipment to gather and record information needed to complete surveys. Work is performed under the direction of a Survey Party Chief or Surveyors and is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
Requirements
- Driver's License.
- Experience with hand tools (e.g., hammer, bush axe, sledgehammer).
- Experience with measurement tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler).
- Willingness to work outdoors in extreme heat or cold.
Responsibilities
- Assists Survey Party Chief or Surveyor in planning, coordinating, and participating in the survey process by providing general information about the survey projects to the general public and others, assisting in the operation of measurement devices, and assisting in training new personnel so survey staff are ready and survey projects can be completed.
- Prepares for surveying activities using established procedures and practices by ensuring work truck is stocked with necessary supplies, assisting in locating boundary lines, utility lines, and locating landmarks, clearing obstructions, and ensuring safety protocol is followed so that surveying work can be performed safely and efficiently.
- Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- generous paid holidays
- sick and vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
