Soil & Topography Information
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Type:
Limited Term
Posted:
03/23/2006
Deadline to Apply:
04/30/2006
More Information:
Position Announcement
Position Description:
This is a three month internship/entry level position with potential for further employment and advancement based on the employee’s availability and performance. Pay will be based on experience. The applicant must be comfortable: 1) working outdoors for extended periods of time under a wide variety of conditions, 2) operating and maintaining machinery (ATVs, tractors, and hydraulic push systems) and other mechanical devices, and 3) operating computers and other electronic devices. The work may entail lifting equipment that weighs greater than 50 lbs. Some examples of the work associated with this position are as follows:
- Collecting high-resolution soil and topography information using an ATV or tractor based mobile data collection system
- Migrating data between field and office computers
- Collecting soil cores and assisting with analysis
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment
- Driving large truck/trailer units carrying sensitive instruments