land surveyor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Civil engineering technology/technician
• Surveying technology/surveying
• Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Private sector land surveying establishments
• Willing to relocate
• Construction company
• Field location
• Excavation
• Estimating
• Construction site
• Office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Supervise other land surveyors and/or field crews
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
• Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Tender contracts
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies
• Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
• Write progress reports

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• 3D graphic software

Field skills experience

• Operate survey equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Area of work experience

• Rough grading

Survey specialization

• Construction
• Land development
• Subdivisions
• Topographic
• Topographic survey

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available