Career fit quiz

Is Surveying Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the surveying technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the surveying technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like working outdoors
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy technology
Statement 3 of 8I’m detail-oriented
Statement 4 of 8I don’t mind physical work
Statement 5 of 8I want to learn on the job
Statement 6 of 8I might become a surveyor
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–12 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $54,240 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps, assisting surveyors in the field and processing data in the office.

  • Operate GPS and total stations
  • Hold rods and prisms
  • Set construction stakes
  • Clear brush for sight lines
  • Record field notes

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