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SURVEY ASSISTANT

Job Code: 7068
Pay Grade: 106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
   Performs a variety of skilled assignments using precise survey measurements, also performs various non-technical duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work:

This is routine fieldwork in connection with a survey field crew.

An employee in a position assigned to this classification is responsible for maintaining most of the various survey items found in a crew truck. To include all the consumable supplies used by a survey crew. Various precise and rough measurements are performed. Work is performed under the supervision of a survey party chief, who evaluates performance based on accuracy in performing assigned duties.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Clears brush with axes and machetes.
  • Maintains survey crew vehicle, supplies and equipment.
  • Make measurements with steel tape.
  • Sets up targets and prisms using tripods and optical plummets.
  • Holds the level rod for differential leveling.
  • Assists other crew members as needed.
  • Digs to locate buried property corners or utilities.
  • Sets up safety devices for traffic controls and performs flagman duties.
  • Acquires and develops knowledge of simple surveying instruments, equipment and practices.
  • Applies basic mathematics in work with survey drawings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator’s license.

Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and the ability to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
 
Preferences
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7/27/1989