Survey Aide III

Job Title Survey Aide III Requisition ID req637 Type of Employment Regular Full-Time Employee Job Openings 2 Compensation Range - style "text-align : left;">

Compensation Type Hourly Wage

Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States.

We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Survey Aide III to join our dynamic team.

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

San Jose Water is recruiting for a full-time Survey Aide III in the Survey Engineering group. Under the general direction of the Survey Superintendent, the Survey Aide III is responsible for the development of survey-related documents and drawings.

Role will include activities related to land surveying, civil engineering, construction.

Survey Aide III annual salary range to (increased in 6 month increments for 18 months from low end to high end of salary range)

Principle Duties & Responsibilities :

• Perform Typical Tasks of Survey Aide II or III at a high proficiency level.
• Operates high precision surveying instruments for training or relief purposes.
• Aide in the performance of field and office surveys using current methodologies.
• Records measurement data and makes arithmetic computations.
• Prepares & process water service checklist and exhibit, including researching, locating and recording data.
• Prepare & Compile water meter data into deliverable format for engineering use.
• Performs basic cad drafting duties such as survey data processing, translating size "3">

Aide in the research of property record information for record of surveys, tract maps, parcel maps, deeds, as built, etc.

using internet, engineering software and agency databases.

Minimum Qualifications & Education / Experience :

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; and Two (2) years’ experience in engineering / surveying office or field work; or
• Equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college; and One (1) years' experience in engineering office or field work; or
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience as a Survey Aide II or demonstrated proficiency in required areas of responsibility.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and good driving record.

Knowledge and Abilities :

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written procedures
• General knowledge & usage of computer programs (MS Word, Excel )
• Ability to perform basic mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• General knowledge of electronic and manual surveying, surveying office software, surveying procedures and various surveying equipment.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• General knowledge of electronic CAD drafting methods and software
• Ability to use manual tools such as a shovel, pick, meter hook, measuring tape, hammer, etc...

Special Physical Requirements :

• Stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Agility to climb ladders, walk on construction planks, and move safely in construction sites
• Strength to carry surveying equipment (50lbs)
• Visual acuity to see flags and markers and to read plans and maps

Beneficial to Have Candidates exhibiting the following characteristics will be considered especially suited to this role :

• Experience with : survey work and practices, land development, architectural drafting, construction drafting, construction estimating, utility research and San Jose Water distribution system.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Job involves a lot of team collaboration within Engineering Department and collaboration with other San Jose Water Departments, regulatory agencies, contractors, etc.

so interpersonal skills are critical.

Other Requirements Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.