Survey Field Technician I

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks an Engineering Technician I to perform routine, elementary, and manual tasks in engineering field surveying across Oahu. You will assist survey crews, handle equipment, and help collect topographic data with on-the-job training.

The role requires a high school diploma with math coursework and a Hawaii driver's license (Type 3). Benefits include health coverage, retirement, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• US citizen, national, or permanent resident alien or eligible non-citizen under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school with courses in mathematics.
• Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3) prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews by holding a level rod, stadia rod, or prism pole to measure distances and elevations.
• Assist with survey fieldwork by clearing vegetation, marking stakes, locating boundary corners, and collecting topographic data.
• Drive a survey van to transport equipment and travel to various work sites across Oahu.
• Learn to operate surveying instruments and perform head chain person duties.
• Record and reduce field notes and perform basic calculations.

Education

High school diploma with math courses

Job description

City and County of Honolulu seeks an Engineering Technician I to perform routine, elementary, and manual tasks in engineering field surveying across Oahu. You will assist survey crews, handle equipment, and help collect topographic data with on-the-job training.

The role requires a high school diploma with math coursework and a Hawaii driver's license (Type 3). Benefits include health coverage, retirement, and generous time off.