A Survey Technician, or Geospatial Technician, supports teams in gathering data about land in preparation for projects such as construction or digging. When creating a Survey Technician job description, you may want to include responsibilities such as collecting land data, drafting maps and drawings based on survey data and operating survey equipment.
Un Survey Technician debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Survey Technician debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Operating survey instructions and technologies, including GPS trackers, data software and drones and more traditional tools, such as clinometers and measuring wheels
- Providing data about topography and geographic measurements to support mapmaking
- Drafting maps or other survey drawings using CAD software and other tools
- Calibrating and maintaining survey equipment
- Preparing documentation about the conditions and work involved at a survey site
Un Survey Technician competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Proficiency with CAD software and other programs your teams use to render data into visual formats
- Experience using GPS mapping and topography tools and software
- Knowledge of traditional survey tools, including tripods, cameras and compasses
- Spatial awareness that can translate into a natural understanding of the landscape
- Knowledge of legal regulations related to accessing and surveying land
