Temporary Hire Survey Crew

Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this summer work extra hire position with Pierce County, you will assist a two-person Survey Crew in the restoration, preservation and replacement of Survey Monuments located within the public right-of-way. Survey monuments are objects placed to mark key survey points and are used in geodetic and land surveying. This position is a great experience for you if you have an interest or are currently studying in the areas of survey, GIS, land use, and other environmental studies.  As an extra hire maintenance worker, you will enjoy a regular schedule Monday – Friday with occasional overtime. You can count on Pierce County to provide PPE, tools, and a safe place to work. You will work out of South Puyallup to various places in Pierce County.  

Why It's a Great Department:  PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!    

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.    

How to be Successful in the Role:  In this role you will be mixing and pouring concrete, digging to set new monuments, or replacing existing monuments while also assisting the Survey Crew with the task of furnishing construction control stakes for County Road Projects. You will be part of a team that will setup/takedown high precision survey equipment, check mathematical computations, assist with the layout of engineered roadway plans and being an active member of a construction project.  This role will require you to bend, stoop, climb and walk on uneven terrain, and to work outdoors for extended periods, in all types of weather conditions. Additionally, you will be subject to prolonged physical exertion and hazardous road conditions; and frequent lifting of equipment and material, often weighing more than 50 pounds.  

Your Future in this Role:  Pierce County cares about your career and personal development.  Your time with us will introduce you to the core work and core values that keeps our communities vibrant and safe. You will quickly see this is a place with a variety of paths for a future career with Pierce County.  

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• The ability to follow highly detailed written and verbal directions/instructions.
• Read, understand, or learn engineering plans and specifications.
• Be familiar with engineering standards and department policies.
• Meet the travel requirements of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One or more years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience which would clearly indicate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Must possess a valid WA State Driver's License and safe driving record.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place people are proud to call home?

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