Surveying Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 27,360 - 74,110

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Surveying Technician responsible for operating and adjusting surveying instruments like theodolites and electronic distance-measuring equipment. Key tasks include maintaining equipment, compiling project data, and supervising surveying crews. Candidates should possess critical thinking, reading comprehension, and active listening skills. The role offers competitive salary ranges from $27,360 to $74,110, with a growing job outlook in the United States. Note: Knowledge of relevant software is a plus.

Qualifications

Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Giving full attention to what is being said and understanding points made.

Responsibilities

Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as theodolites.
Compile notes and sketches for projects requiring construction.
Direct and supervise work of surveying teams.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Mathematics

Writing

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Autodesk AutoCAD

Geographic Information System (GIS) Software

Email Software

Job description

Surveying Technician Definition Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.

What Do Surveying Technicians Do On a Daily Basis?

Maintain equipment and vehicles used by surveying crews.
Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.
Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
Direct and supervise work of subordinate members of surveying parties.

Below is a list of the skills most Surveying Technicians say are important on the job.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Surveying Technician Jobs

Rodman
Transit Survey Worker
Field Survey Technician
Staker
Survey CAD Technician (Survey Computer-Aided Design Technician)

Surveying Technician Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 60,200 jobs for Surveying Technician in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 6,400 new jobs for Surveying Technician by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 7,200 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Surveying Technician are North Dakota, Utah, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Maine, or Washington. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Surveying Technicians Salary

The average yearly salary of a Surveying Technician ranges between $27,360 and $74,110.

Surveying Technicians who work in California, Alaska, or Massachusetts make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Surveying Technicians Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Surveying Technicians: