Survey Technician

 
Surveying technicians collect and analyse information and develop plans for land surveyors and related professionals, to provide the basic information required for land development and redevelopment, including such activities as road-building, construction projects and subdivision of land.

Surveying technicians may perform the following tasks:

  • collect and analyse survey data, source maps, photographs, computer records and other information
  • take measurements and make observations from aerial photographs
  • take measurements associated with the management of natural resources and mining activities
  • draw up plans by recording information, making calculations and plotting information into the required format - this is done either by hand or on a computer using CAD (computer-aided design)
  • make maps showing features and associated information
  • set out marks to locate construction activities
  • store data in geographic information systems (GIS) and undertake activities such as enquiries, reports and plot production
  • operate and manage land-information computer systems.

Specialisations:

Surveying technicians may specialise in surveying, survey drafting, land information, photogrammetry, remote sensing, hydrographic surveying, mining surveying, land development, spatial information systems, or engineering and construction surveying.

Surveying technicians work indoors and outdoors and may be required to travel.

Personal Requirements:

  • normal colour vision
  • enjoy working with technology
  • skilled in mathematics, science and computers
  • able to supervise small teams of workers
  • able to work neatly and accurately
  • able to work as part of a team.

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