Engineering assistant - surveying - technician / field work at University Enterprises, Inc. Stockton, CA

Engineering assistant - surveying - technician / field work job at University Enterprises, Inc.. Stockton, CA.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant to assist in performing a variety of survey operations including field and office work, in a learning capacity, under the close supervision of a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief or a Senior Transportation Surveyor. By performing these tasks, the student will gain a breadth of exposure of land surveying.

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

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Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

• Engineering
• Geodesy
• Geomatics
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Mathematics

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow directions.
• Knowledge in Microsoft (MS) Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow directions.
• Must be able to take direction constructively, work cooperatively as a team member and act with courtesy to co-workers and the public. Only accepting applications from students with EIT, LSIT, or enrolled in a 4-year Geomatics Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of land surveying or transportation surveying. Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist staff in field surveys.
• In this capacity they will be a member of the survey crew.
• The work performed will include use of a Total Station Survey System.
• May be involved with setting construction stakes and data collection.
• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will help to prepare construction staking notes.
• In this capacity they will be exposed to design software and computer aided drafting.
• Assist in preparing staking notes and preparing drawings and performing calculations.
• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will help to maintain a Geographic Information System.
• This work would include data entry and system maintenance.
• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will help prepare digital terrain models and Right of Way (R/W) mapping.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office or in a field environment.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.

Apply by: June 28, 2024

Caltrans Overview

Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.

To learn more visit ca.gov.

Application Status

Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.edu.