Surveying Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Surveying Technician II, Sr Surveying Technician, Technician II
A surveying technician collects, checks, and processes precise field measurements used for property, construction, mapping, and infrastructure work. The role involves total stations, GNSS equipment, levels, field notes, layout, and office-based data processing.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Collect field data
Run total stations, GNSS equipment, and levels to capture accurate measurements in the field.
Set out and stake
Mark positions, elevations, boundaries, and layout points so construction work follows the design.
Process survey data
Check field notes, process measurements, and update drawings, models, or mapping records.
Verify site layout
Confirm completed work and site conditions against plans, coordinates, and required tolerances.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Survey Tech
Operating survey instruments and processing field data into usable results.
GPS
Using GPS and GNSS equipment to capture precise positions in the field.
Data Processing
Checking, organizing, and converting field measurements into usable survey records and deliverables.
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