City of Vancouver · 2 weeks ago
Survey Assistant II (Sewers and Drainage Design) - REPOST
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29.20/hr - $34.30/hrThe City of Vancouver is committed to sustainability and reconciliation, seeking to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The Survey Assistant II will assist with various survey assignments, including field and office tasks related to sewer and drainage design.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with the surveying of sewers, streets, lanes, parks and others
Prepares field notes, sketches and makes computations and calculations
Operates and maintains survey equipment such as total stations, survey controllers, auto-levels and basic hand tools
Assists with locating survey pins, plugs and monuments, staking, exposing shallow utility covers and markers, clearing weeds, brush and other obstacles
Assists in conducting field investigations, filing, and pickup and delivery of equipment or vehicles, supplies and notices
Assists in traffic control duties including setting up traffic control devices
Researches and provides technical and other information regarding sewer and water infrastructure for the public, city staff and private companies, providing written correspondence
Carries out confined space entry procedures
Communicates with the public, private companies, outside agencies and other City branches
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in the operation of total stations with data recorders and manual survey instruments
A valid BC Driver's License
Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of sewer systems
Working knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in municipal survey work
Working knowledge of office methods, procedures and practices
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and other contacts
Ability to perform heavy physical work outdoors and walk for long periods in varying weather and traffic conditions
Ability to accurately read, draw, and interpret engineering drawings
Ability to work in a team setting with little or no supervision
Ability to meet tight time lines in a multi-task environment
Company
City of Vancouver
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