Hybrid Survey Party Worker I, II (CST Level I - Field Track) chez Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA · Carson, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Junior
- Bureau à Carson
About the Department
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #BR-174-25E
POSTING #BR-174-25E
We’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.
LOCATION:
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SECTION, CARSON FIELD OFFICE
ESSENTIAL 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.
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 rod and holding chain over station to determine measurement
- Read distance on the chain or digital survey equipment
- Stake lines or offsetting line using hubs or nails and painting them on street surfaces
- Take notes on level and bench runs and/or check the notes of others
- Locate pipes with hand carried transmitter/receiver box
- Dig up pipes
- Maintain truck and tools
- Learn to operate level and theodolite to do so in the absence of a Land Survey Technician
- Learn to use digital input/output devices and translation protocol to feed survey data to CAD Microstation
Position Duties
Candidates must possess:
- A valid California Class C driver license
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SURVEY PARTY WORKER I:
- Any combination of experience or coursework that provides the knowledge and abilities listed
SURVEY PARTY WORKER II:
- Option #1: Two (2) years of experience performing routine survey duties as a Survey Party Worker I
- Option #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 experience
Minimum Qualifications
The competitive selection process for ALL CLASSES:
Knowledge of:
- Fundamental surveying principles, field practices, and equipment operation at a level comparable to the NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I - Field Track certification
- Safe work practices
- Principles of geometry, algebra, and trigonometry
- Simple drawing and drafting methods and techniques
Ability to:
- Learn to solve survey problems, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Learn to make survey field notes
- Perform manual labor requiring physical dexterity and heavy lifting
- Learn to perform difficult survey assignments and to use the complex tools and digital equipment of the survey trade
- Perform the full range of rear and head chain work duties
- Operate digital survey equipment
- Learn to operate a theodolite
Other Qualifications
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 Thursday, September 4.
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 [email protected] to your contact list.
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 [email protected].
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.
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