Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

MMSD provides water reclamation, flood management, and green infrastructure services for our community.. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment through world-class, cost-effective water resource management, leadership, and partnership.. MMSD is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Survey Technician in the Technical Services Division.. Collaborate with the Surveying Services Supervisor/SPM and/or Project Surveyor in conducting survey field activities.. Associate degree in land surveying, civil engineering technical program, or a related field.

survey technician

Salary
$27.28 - $32.09 Hourly
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2024-00023
Department
Capital Program Management
Opening Date
02/23/2024
Closing Date
3/17/2024 11:59 PM Central


Description
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a regional governmental agency that serves 1.1 million people in the greater Milwaukee area. MMSD provides water reclamation, flood management, and green infrastructure services for our community. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment through world-class, cost-effective water resource management, leadership, and partnership. Join our diverse team and support your community while protecting our environment.

MMSD is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Survey Technician in the Technical Services Division. Reporting to the Survey Services Supervisor/Senior Project Manager (SPM), you assist the Project Surveyors in providing, verifying, monitoring, recording, and compiling engineering field data. You also assist in the location/protection of MMSD facilities and the record-drawing data acquisition thereof and participate in boundary survey activities, with all services being conducted in accordance with MMSD policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Field locate MMSD facilities as specified in Diggers Hotline ticket marking instructions and referenced in record data.
Collaborate with the Surveying Services Supervisor/SPM and/or Project Surveyor in conducting survey field activities.
Perform survey measurements and other field activities under the direction of the Project Surveyor.
Assist Project Surveyor in completing boundary survey of proposed and existing MMSD properties and easements.
Process field data as necessary and provide data printouts and field plots to necessary parties.
Perform arithmetic and spreadsheet checks on all cut sheets and level circuit notes.
Perform coordinate geometry functions as required in the field.
Perform confined space entries in MMSD facilities as necessary for planning, design, and record drawings.
Alert supervisor of any safety irregularities.
Maintain adequate survey field supplies in vehicles on a daily basis and apprise the supervisor of inventory shortages or needs.
Examine, monitor, and maintain a state of cleanliness and order in survey vehicles.
Ensure completion of all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.
Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and alert the supervisor of any irregularities.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree in land surveying, civil engineering technical program, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to apply effective written and oral communications skills to the completion of job assignments.
Basic proficiency in CAD.
Knowledge of and ability to apply survey skills to complete job assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relations.
Ability to read, interpret, and work with descriptions, record drawings, specifications, and plans.
Ability to apply knowledge of OSHA confined entry procedures to the safe completion of job duties.
Ability to proficiently operate survey equipment such as GPS units, total stations, digital and automatic levels, tripods/tribrachs, data collectors, metal detectors, as well as a variety of small hand and power tools, radios, and other field equipment.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
Confined space entry and CPR certification (provided by MMSD).
Valid driver's license and a good driving record at time of application and throughout employment.
Supplemental Information
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk or electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate or loud, and occasionally very loud.

Required to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Ability to travel to constructions sites as assigned. Lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. regularly and lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. frequently. Must be able to walk across uneven terrain and have the ability to access a confined space through a 20-inch diameter opening. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MMSD is committed to equal employment opportunity and to nondiscrimination in all aspects of the employment relationship.
MMSD is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.


SUMMARY OF MMSD EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

MMSD provides a competitive benefits package for employees based on Commission Policy that include the following:
Annual vacation and Personal Days: Earn three to five weeks of vacation based on years of service and four personal days per year.
Holidays: 10 days annually.
Sick Leave: Earn 10 days annually.
Insurance Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance benefits as well as an employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts. Some employee contributions may be required to participate in these benefits.
Retirement Benefit: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which requires an employee contribution.
Voluntary Retirement Benefit: Choice of three 457(b) deferred compensation plans, which requires an employee contribution.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement for up to $5,000 based on degree level being pursued.
Wages: Employees are paid biweekly.
Parking: Free parking in MMSD's lot.

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