land survey technician

• or equivalent experience

Additional Skills

• Keep survey information in systematic order

Type of Systems

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• MS Windows
• AutoCAD

Survey Specialization

• Land development
• Engineering
• Land survey
• Topographic survey
• Urban
• Legal survey

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellular phone

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

• 1 to 2 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Work Location Information

• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations

Personal Suitability

• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Organized

Land Survey Technologist Specific Skills

• Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
• Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities

Land Survey Technician Specific Skills

• Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
• Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
• Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys