About the role#
This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in land surveying as an entry-level member of a field crew. You will work under the direct supervision of a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief to learn the fundamentals of surveying workflows in both field and office settings.
What you'll do#
- Collect accurate data, keep notes, and create field sketches.
- Use survey rods, chains, and other equipment to set points, measure distances, and establish elevation points.
- Clear brush and debris to improve lines of sight.
- Mark survey stakes and place construction stakes based on pre-determined calculations.
- Perform monument investigation and recovery.
- Set out traffic signs and perform traffic watches.
- Conduct basic land survey calculations, including unit conversions.
- Prepare graphs, charts, preliminary drawings, and project quantity plan sheets.
- Maintain monument control sketches, corner records, and staking diagrams.
- Use computer software to tabulate and plot field data.
- Assist with cleaning, maintaining, calibrating, and inventorying equipment.
- Perform pre-operation inspections of vehicles.
- Communicate using email systems and 2-way radios.
- Participate in formal and informal training sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine-quarter units; graduate students must be enrolled in at least four-semester units or six-quarter units.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Capability to work as part of a team to complete projects safely and efficiently.
- Willingness to learn the safe operation of tools, equipment, and vehicle inspection procedures.
- Physical ability to work outdoors for extended periods, including in various weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
- Ability to read and understand basic survey measurements.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on challenging tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Oakland, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- Compensation: $18.28 - $28.16 per hour.
- Schedule: Flexible hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Generally up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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