Topographic survey technician
Earth Works Survey and Drafting Inc Victoria, British Columbia
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment- Outdoors
Work setting- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
Tasks- Operate survey instruments and devices
- Participate in field surveys
- Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
- Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
- Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
- Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
- Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
- Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
- Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
- Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
- Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
- Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
Type of related experience- Civil engineering
Specialization or experience- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization- Construction
Survey specialization- Topographic survey
- Land survey
- Engineering
- Land development
- Urban
Transportation/travel information- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability- Accurate
- Dependability
- Team player
Green job- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Other benefits- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
Salary: $38.46 hourly
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