Land Survey Worker

jacksonville.gov; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plans

12 paid holidays

Personal leave day

Job summary

The City of Jacksonville Public Works Department seeks a Land Survey Worker to perform field surveying tasks. The role involves operating survey equipment, marking property lines, and assisting survey personnel on site.

Requirements include at least one year in land surveying and a valid Class E Driver's License. The work is outdoors with lifting and walking, and includes safety and routine procedures in a city environment.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of routines and procedures used in field land surveying.
• Ability to learn and use surveying tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measures and marks horizontal and vertical distances.
• Clears brush and cuts line for property boundary locations.
• Takes notes and makes minor sketches.
• Digs for property irons and marks and drives stakes.
• Removes and enters manholes to determine elevation.
• Holds level, stadia or sight rod at points designated by the Instrument man.
• Loads, unloads and maintains equipment into survey party vehicle.
• Assists in preparing designated site for surveying personnel.
• Operates surveying equipment and tools.
• Cares for survey instruments and tools.
• Serves as flagman in heavy traffic.

Skills

Land surveying basics

Instrument operation

Reading and following instructions

Physical stamina

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Surveying equipment

Calculators

Motor vehicle operation

Job description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Land Survey Worker.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work in the field of land surveying. Work requires knowledge of standardized work routines used in land surveying, which involves the use of common equipment or uncomplicated machinery. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, including contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is fairly routine following established routines, standing instructions, and established procedures, but some variation in the sequence is permitted based on situations encountered in the workplace. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some unknown risks and hazards, but they are controllable. Operates surveying equipment, calculators, and a motor vehicle. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, exposure to dust, dirt, water areas such as rivers, streams and other unpleasant conditions and moving and lifting surveying equipment and tools. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations, or workflow.

• Measures and marks horizontal and vertical distances.
• Clears brush and cuts line for property boundary locations.
• Takes notes and makes minor sketches.
• Digs for property irons and marks and drives stakes.
• Removes and enters manholes to determine elevation.
• Holds level, stadia or sight rod at points designated by the Instrument man.
• Loads, unloads and maintains equipment into survey party vehicle.
• Assists in preparing designated site for surveying personnel.
• Operates surveying equipment and tools.
• Secures, cleans and cares for survey instruments and tools.
• Serves as flagman in heavy traffic.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of routines and procedures used in field land surveying.
• Ability to learn and use surveying tools and equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read accurately various measuring devices.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions.
• Ability to lift and transport surveying materials.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Must have one (1) year of experience in land surveying, related engineering or construction experience.
• Physically able to move and lift surveying equipment.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a non-competitive class which does not require an examination for filling of vacancies.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

• Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
• Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
• 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
• Largo, FL 33778-1630
• Email: [e-mail]