Land Survey Worker

Land Survey Worker

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to 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.

Examples of Work

• 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, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Must have one (1) year of experience in land surveying, related engineering or construction experience.
• Physically able to move and lift surveying equipment.
• 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.
• This is a non-competitive class which does not require an examination for filling of vacancies.
• A fully completed online application is required. Apply at A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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