Survey Crew Member

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is seeking a Field Survey Technician to set up and operate survey equipment in field projects. You will record instrument readings, calculate distances and angles, and maintain field notes for review by the surveyor team.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of sub-professional engineering and field survey experience. You will work with total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors, and you may be asked to supervise junior

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years experience in sub-professional engineering and field survey work.

Responsibilities

• Perform field survey tasks using modern equipment.
• Record readings using standard procedures and maintain field notes.
• Calculate distances, locations and angles with standard formulas.
• Draw diagrams for surveyor review and operate survey vehicles.
• Clear brush from survey paths and transport instruments as needed.
• Follow instructions and adhere to safety and quality procedures.
• Perform related work as delegated by supervisors.

Skills

Field surveying

Trigonometry

Data collection

Supervision

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Total station

GPS receiver

Data collectors

Levels

Job description

• Set up and operate modern survey equipment used in performing field survey work.
• Record instrument readings using standard survey procedures.
• Calculate distances, locations and angles and related measurements using standard formulas and methods.
• Maintain field notes and draw diagrams for surveyor's review.
• Operate and stock survey vehicles.
• Clear brush from survey path.
• Transport equipment and instruments in the field.

Essential Functions

• Set up and operate modern survey equipment used in performing field survey work.
• Record instrument readings using standard survey procedures.
• Calculate distances, locations and angles and related measurements using standard formulas and methods.
• Maintain field notes and draw diagrams for surveyor's review.
• Operate and stock survey vehicles.
• Maintain survey equipment.
• Clear brush from survey path.
• Transport equipment and instruments in the field.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years experience in sub-professional engineering and field survey work.

Desirable Knowledge, Skilis And Abilities

• Good knowledge of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in field surveying work.
• Good knowledge of the computations used in field surveying and related work.
• Working skill in the operation and care of surveying instruments.
• Working skill in performing trigonometry computations of angles, areas, distances and traverses.
• Ability to work with total station, GPS receiver, data collectors and levels.
• Ability to follow special instructions and established procedures given by written and oral direction.
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of subordinate field personnel.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete engineering records and notes.

Special Requirement

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!