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Facilities Locator Tech I (FLEX)Open Date: 04/28/26Close Date: 05/19/26Salary: $30.42 per hourJob Type: RegularLocation: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Monday, May 18th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Hours of Work: M-Th, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a basic understanding of Land Surveying and GIS data collection techniques. This candidate will need the technical abilities operating Surveying instruments such as RTK GPS units, Total Stations, data collectors and Windows PC's. In addition, this candidate will need to learn basic water infrastructure as it pertains to GIS data collection. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and have the ability to work individually or as a team. The candidate will need the social skills to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and have the ability to handle social pressure from construction work environment. The candidate will physically be required to work in the outdoors under difficult environmental conditions, have a clean driving record and be willing to work nights, and some weekends.
This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired in at a level I, with a starting salary of $30.42 hourly. After a 12-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $35.22 hourly.
Under supervision, performs technical GPS data collection of existing District facilities, interprets plans and specifications to properly identify and collect facilities, deposits collected data in the GIS database using accepted software download procedures; and performs related duties as assigned.
GPS Data Collection Technician is the entry-level class in the Survey Technician series. Initially under supervision, incumbents learn proper inspection techniques and perform a variety of duties involving the collection of District facilities, using state of the art survey and resource grade GPS equipment. Incumbents are expected to understand basicGPS data collection techniques, read and interpret water facility plans and schematics and be able to perform the various computer related requirements for downloading and processing collected GPS data.
The duties listed below are intend only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or I a logical assignment to this class.
Researches, locates and verifies underground water utility lines, valves and appurtenances using survey and resource grade GPS equipment. Provides GPS data collection of pipe and vault structures, obtains measurements as pipeline and related structures are being installed.
Uses a computer to down load and process data collection information to appropriate District database for inclusion in facility asset management, as-built plans and specifications or related GIS or engineering drawings.
Prepares daily reports and periodic progress reports on collection data, maintains records and performs file research.
Coordinates data collection practices and procedures with other members of the department and others as may be necessary.
Sets up and maintains complete records for equipment maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
Terminology, methods, practices, techniques and nomenclature of civil, mechanical and/or electrical drawings; proper usage of GPS equipment, data collection software and feature code libraries, understanding of basic GPS technology; surveying practices and procedures relating to data collection; computer knowledge with down loading and data processing procedures; elementary surveying mathematics that encompasses some algebra, geometry and trigonometry; safety requirements and procedures pertaining to work practices; and familiarity with the Clark County geographic area.
Read, analyze, document and evaluate water facilities engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams, specifications, land plats, maps and other diagrams; operate common surveying equipment, other small tools and a two-way radio; communicate effectively both orally and in writing using clear and concise technical language; work independently in the field; establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, engineers, public and private entities and the public.
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, trade school, vocational school, or
G.E.D. equivalent; college-level courses in surveying or engineering practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
This position requires a valid Nevada driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
The Physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone or two way radio; use fingers, hands, handle, feel or operate survey equipment, tools, or controls; perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists or feet; reach with hands and arms; use hands, fingers, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive a vehicle and occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, maps and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; perform highly detaild work; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; perform multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with district staff, officials and the public;
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this class, the employee is regularly exposed to severe outdoor weather conditions; wet or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; heavy vibration; loud or prolonged noise levels; and risk of electrical
shock. The employee regularly works near heavy traffic and on uneven or slippery surfaces.