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Career Details :: Surveying Technicians
Description
Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches, and enter data into computers.
Experience
A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Education
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Tasks
- Obtains land survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
- Compiles notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained and work performed.
- Directs work of subordinate members of party, performing surveying duties not requiring licensure.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Processing Information
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Consequence of Error
- Job-Required Social Interaction
- Outdoors
Related Majors
| Major | Add to XapPack |
|---|---|
| Apprentice Training/Electrical |  [ add ] |
| Land Surveying | [ add ] |
| Surveying | [ add ] |
| Surveying Technology | [ add ] |
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