Mapping Technician Resume Sample

Mapping Technician Resume Sample

Mapping Technician Resume Sample Bullet Points
  • Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
  • Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. 
  • Calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. 
  • Verify accuracy and completeness of maps.
  • Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
  • Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
  • Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, the inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Identify and compile database information to create maps in response to requests.
  • Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.
  • Trace contours or topographic details to generate maps that denote specific land or property locations or geographic attributes.
  • Lay out and match aerial photographs in sequences in which they were taken and identify any areas missing from photographs.
  • Compare topographical features or contour lines with images from aerial photographs, old maps, or other reference materials to verify the accuracy of their identification.
  • Compute and measure scaled distances between reference points to establish relative positions of adjoining prints and enable the creation of photographic mosaics.
  • Research resources such as survey maps or legal descriptions to verify property lines or to obtain information needed for mapping.
Mapping Technician Resume Sample Keywords and Simple Resume Phrases
  • Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards
  • Interacting with computers
  • Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
  • Analyzing data or information
  • Decision making, creative thinking and problem solving
  • Communicating with persons outside organization
  • Processing information
  • Updating and using relevant knowledge
  • Estimating the quantifiable characteristics of products, events, or information
  • Interpreting the meaning of information for others
  • Identifying objects, actions, and events
  • Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  • Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings
  • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
  • Drafting, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment
  • Judging the qualities of things, services, or people
  • Documenting and recording information
  • Read maps
  • Use spreadsheet software
  • Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • Interpret aerial photographs
  • Develop or maintain databases
  • Draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • Research property records
  • Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • Analyze spatial data
  • Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • Read technical drawings
  • Use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • Use field notes in technical drawings
  • Communicate technical information
  • Draw maps or charts
  • Use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • Use computer graphics design software