SURVEY INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Survey Instrument Technician performs technical survey work of average difficulty as part of a survey crew.

Survey Instrument Technicians operate electronic measuring, data collecting devices, and other survey

instruments in the performance of survey work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate various surveying engineering instruments such as transit, level theodolite, and electronic distance

measuring devices.

• Locate and establish lines, critical points, and angles.
• Establish relationship of surface features with each other by angles, elevations, and distances.
• Dig ground using pick, shovel, and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
• Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight.
• Compile notes for level circuits, traverse closures, precise levels, property corners, topography notes,

horizontal and vertical curves, and cross-sections for earthwork, calculations and building grades.

• Hold and plumb rod in obtaining elevations and distances; hold survey chain in measuring distances.
• Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work

processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
• Knowledge of civil engineering and survey terminology.
• Knowledge of basic construction procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques required for the accurate recording of survey data.
• Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in the English language.
• Ability to perform algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations.
• Ability to understand and follow standard surveying practices and procedures.