Survey Instrument Technician
Core
Operates and maintains surveying equipment to collect, measure, and analyze field data for establishing locations, boundaries, and topographical features.
Role type
Survey Instrument Technician
Builds
Field survey data, topographical plans, and boundary markers
Domain
Civil Engineering / Land Surveying
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating transits, levels, theodolites, and electronic measuring devices; calibrating mechanical, optical, and electronic survey equipment; calculating distances, angles, elevations, and coordinates; recording field notes; interpreting maps and specifications; identifying and resolving technical equipment issues
Preferred skills
Conducting land surveys
Technologies
Transits, levels, theodolites, electronic measuring devices, GPS equipment
Responsibilities
Operate survey equipment to measure distances, angles, and elevations; maintain and calibrate survey instruments; collect field data and record observations; calculate and convert measurement data; interpret maps and specifications; assist in project planning and coordinate with surveyors and engineers; train new crew members and instruct aides
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC