High School Diploma or GED

Complete training in surveying

Generally work 40 hours per week.

May work longer hours in the summer, when there are more hours of light and the weather is better.

May work evening or night shifts, if a mapping technician.

Usually work a set schedule, but may travel several times per year. This mainly applies to survey technicians who work for construction or mining companies.

SURVEYING AND MAPPING TECHNICIANS will:

Work with surveyors, engineers, computer programmers, and laborers

Often use Global Positioning System (GPS)

SURVEYING AND MAPPING TECHNICIANS frequently:

Use their hands to handle and control survey instruments and computers.

Sit while drafting or using computer workstations.

Stand while conducting surveys.

It is important that SURVEYING AND MAPPING TECHNICIANS be able to:

See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.