Overview
Survey Assistant II (Sewer Utility) Jobs in Vancouver, BC at The City of Vancouver
Full job description
Requisition ID:40803
Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Main Purpose and Function
The Survey Assistant II provides assistance with all aspects of conducting varied survey assignments including field and office related duties.
Specific Duties and 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
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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
A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clean driving record are required.
Business Unit/Department:Engineering Services (1300)
Affiliation:CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type:Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date:April 2024
Position End Date:December 2025
Salary Information:Pay Grade GR-015: $29.2 to $34.3 per hour
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Title: Survey Assistant II (Sewer Utility)
Company: The City of Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, BC
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