Student Engineering Aid

California State Personnel Board Specification

• Schematic Code: GA50
• Class Code: 3012
• Established: 08/04/1932
• Revised: 12/07/1972
• Title Changed: --

Definition

Under supervision, as a learner, to assist with engineering work in the field and/or the office; and to do other related work.

Typical Tasks

Does simple field work as axman, flagman, or rear chainman; cares for axes, rods, and tapes; copies engineering data; checks and plots cross section notes; planimeters areas; tabulates planimeter readings; makes simple mathematical calculations; makes simple tracings; indexes and files plans, profiles, and survey note books.

Knowledge and Abilities

Some knowledge of: Office and field engineering methods, equipment, and terminology.

Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; follow oral and written directions.

Special Personal Characteristics

Willingness to follow a prescribed routine; and neatness.