Surveying Technicians
Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
Also called: Engineering Technician, Survey Crew Chief, Survey Party Chief, Survey Technician
Knowledge:
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- geography
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Skills:
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
- notice when problems happen
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology:
Analytical or scientific software
- Foresoft CDS Cogo
- Modeling software
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Bentley MicroStation
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Geographic information system GIS software
