Surveying Technicians
Also called:
Survey Party Chief, Survey Technician, Survey Crew Chief, Instrument Man (I-Man)
What they do:
Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
On the job, you would:
- Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
- Perform calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures and adjustments, azimuths, level runs, and placement of markers.
- Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings.
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- geography
Engineering and Technology
- product and service development
- computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Achievement/Effort
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Foresoft CDS Cogo
- Trimble Geomatics Office
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk CAiCE Visual Transportation software
- Bentley MicroStation
Map creation software
- Bentley InRoads software
- ESRI ArcView
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$39,670
per year, on average
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