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City of Odessa, Texas · 1 week ago

Survey Instrument Technician

Odessa, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.37/hr - $20.37/hr

0+ years exp

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Survey Instrument Technician to operate technical surveying instruments and gather fieldwork data for Public Works construction projects. The role involves working in the field on various surveys, performing mathematical calculations, and ensuring quality customer service.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations

Responsibilities

Will work primarily in the field on control, topographic surveys, and pipeline surveys as Instrument Man / Rodman of a one, two or three-person field crew

Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight

Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data

Reads and understands plans and specifications

Know basic sources of measurement errors

Performs other duties as assigned

Dig ground using a pick, shovel and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments

Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances

Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects

Provide quality seamless customer service

Know, understand and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment

Transports and sets up the equipment necessary to survey land and prepare a job site

Loads vehicles before heading out to the construction site

Capable of taking initiative without direct supervision while assisting with survey procedures

Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance

Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Surveying instruments operationMathematical calculationsBasic record keepingPersonal computer operationCooperative working relationshipsEffective communication