Survey Technician

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi Public Works is seeking a Survey Technician to assist in collecting survey data for street project evaluations as part of the Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP). Responsibilities include measuring points, elevations, lines and areas in the field for construction purposes.

You will operate survey equipment such as level, transit, theodolite, EDM, total station and drones, and may drive to project locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of relevant survey or field data collection experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of a survey team.
• Provides key technical and field support for planning, design, and active construction projects.
• Visits future project locations and collects data such as measurements of points, elevations, lines and areas for construction purposes.
• This function requires driving to project locations as needed.
• Perform survey calculations and provides elevation data.
• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total station and drone survey equipment.
• Conducts field investigations as needed and/or directed for to gather information for staff.
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field data collection

Survey calculations

Operating survey instruments

Driving to project locations

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Level

Transit

Theodolite

Electronic Distance Meter (EDM)

Total Station

Drone survey equipment

Job description

US:TX:Corpus Christi | Public Works | Full Time

$ 17.80-20.47 USD

Description

Overview

This position will support Public Works by assisting in providing survey data needed to evaluate the existing conditions of street projects as part of the Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP). Responsibilities include collecting data in the field such as measurements of points, elevations, lines and areas for construction purposes.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of a survey team
• Provides key technical and field support for on-going planning and design projects, as well as active construction projects
• Visits to future project locations and collects data such as measurements of points, elevations, lines and areas for construction purposes
• This function requires driving to project locations as needed
• Perform survey calculations and provides elevation data
• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total station and drone survey equipment
• Conducts field investigations as needed and/or directed for to gather information for staff
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt – Full-Time - Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Must be available to work additional hours as needed
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Two (2) years’ experience

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

Required

• A valid driver’s license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hiring
• Proof of Automobile Liability Insurance

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes
• Clearing House Query: No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.