Property Surveyor Job Description
Property surveyors use precision instruments and computers to measure boundaries at building sites, mines, roads, highways and water routes. They work for construction companies and state, local and federal government agencies.
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Job Requirements
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Formal education and licensure are integral. Aspiring property surveyors need a bachelor's degree with a concentration in surveying. They must obtain a state surveying license to practice their profession.
Duties
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Surveyors work in teams at a variety of locations. Property surveyors measure boundaries using satellite signal receivers and laptop computers. They document information for property deeds, leases and mining locations. Property surveyors create diagrams and maps of building sites, forests, roads and waterways.
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Work Environment
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Property surveyors work primarily outdoors in all types of weather conditions. They must be in good physical condition to carry equipment and walk long distances at surveying project locations.
Key Traits
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Successful property surveyors must have exceptional vision and depth perception. They need the ability to work for long periods of time in standing and crouched positions. A steady hand with precision instruments is integral.
Compensation
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, surveyors earned a mean hourly wage of $27.61 and earned annual salaries that range from $30,130 to $89,120, as of May 2009.
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