A Day in the Life of a LAND SURVEYOR

Surveying a commercial property from start to finish. I had some right of way issues, but the survey turned out good.
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[@Chris-kj3bp]

Thanks for posting this man... I'm in my early 30s and about two years ago completed my certificate in CAD (learning Microstation and AutoCAD.) I've used CAD software for my current job for almost 15 years, but in a much less serious way. The measurements never needed to be as precise as yours... Anyway, I'm looking to make a career shift and surveying popped into my head after watching a video here on youtube. It never even occurred to me that, in order to utilize my degree, I could go into something like surveying. For the longest time, I was under the impression that I would need to work for an architectural or civil engineering firm, in person behind a desk, drawing very boring lines for 8 hours a day for not much pay. After watching your video, I can absolutely see myself enjoying a job like yours, where the work environment changes a little bit from day to day. I'm sure the rain and heat suck haha, but I do like that you're able to get out and measure, get in the truck and upload / confirm, and adjust as needed. I don't know - this just kinda looks like a good job to have.

[@christophermarchand320]

Don't throw it back in the hole you monster lol

[@jessiemoreno5493]

I thought the same thing.

[@richerthanyou1000]

Lmao 🤣

[@wandaharper3428]

So just leave it for a lawnmower to run over?

[@jaylewis6565]

Haha.

[@powerplayer111]

@@wandaharper3428…or throw it away, recycle it, or leave it literally anywhere other than right back in the hole where someone else is gonna end up wasting time digging it up if they have to metal detect the site again???

[@typhlosionisbest]

Very nice, really helps me know more about what surveyors do. I was worried about some of the work that some employers ask for regarding this position, but I wouldn't mind stuff like what you showed here.

[@mamamoonwitch3872]

My 6yo and I are doing a project, learning about land surveying! This was so helpful for us to understand what your job is like. We read and watched videos about Benjamin Bannaker. We've mapped out and measured a section of our yard. He's really enjoyed it!

[@Tuite.]

Thanks for the video. I process purchase orders and invoices all day for surveying & civil work. This helped a lot to understand what the job entails.

[@visualonestudio]

This is what KZbin is for. To get lost and learn about the most random things the internet has to offer. Cool video. Thanks for posting

[@rapturemusicartist9348]

Thanks for the video!! Just got an interview to an apprenticeship. Excited to get deeper into this industry, appreciate you taking the time to create this. 💯💯

[@michaelsaayman1553]

Hey i am currently thinking of getting into land surveying , How did the apprenticeship go for you ?

[@nyakeharuna3273]

This was a really Good Video of a Land Surveying Process !!

[@devbagsmusic]

This is a very well done and informative video, especially to anyone who doesn't know much about surveying or CAD. I really appreciate all the effort you put into editing this! Awesome job.

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@samreddha534]

hello there, myself samridda I have worked in the surveying industry for over 5 years . is there are any job vacancies available?

[@dickusmobius2804]

I’m 18 I just got out of highschool gonna be working with my dad and I love this job, nothing in an office or anything like that can compare to working outdoors

[@l_Hxmicide_l]

Same here lol just started a week ago:)

[@lazaroalemandi4746]

Hey guys, where are you studiyng??

[@charliehorse2500]

Same, though I'm not looking forward to winter work! Digging up caps when the ground is frozen doesn't sound like fun.

[@mikestandlee4657]

You could get your own job too that’d b cool

[@davagabonds3467]

Hey same here, 18, just got out of highschool and working with my dad. Its fun because you can explore new places

[@alexfrederick8334]

Dude I’ve been a surveyor in Maine now for 6 going on 7 years. Started as an I-man now I’m a senior project surveyor running jobs. Friggin great job. Requires brains and can be quite physical also. A lot of people don’t know what goes into what we do which is why they almost die when they hear project quotes 😂!

[@darthdarthbinkss]

I'm not completely familiar with surveying but it looks pretty cool. Do you need an associates or bachelor's degree to be one?

[@alexfrederick8334]

@@darthdarthbinkss the rules to get licensed are always changing, but you can always work under a licensed surveyor without any schooling. Most firms around my area only require someone that doesn’t mind working outside in the elements. So in short, you do not need school if you don’t plan on getting licensed.

[@gramj2320]

@@alexfrederick8334 is this a job specifically for man?

[@alexfrederick8334]

@@gramj2320 not necessarily. As long as you can hike through the woods, lug equipment, swing a hammer it could be a good career. As I type this I’m icing my back from the tough week so far of field work lol!

[@aethulwulfvonstopphen8013]

@@alexfrederick8334 How does it hurt your back? I'm trying to find a job that won't ruin my lower back and I figured this wouldn't be so bad compared to other work I've done.

[@moneymakerz1601]

Boston surveyor here! Love the video

[@shadism1714]

Thank you sir for the well explained video and hopefully you do some more in depth topo and AutoCAD videos

[@Drakex1989]

Thanks for this, I'm starting as an instrument man in a couple of weeks, it's cool to have some insight into what I'll be doing.

[@bdm3052]

How are you starting as an instrument man if you need an insight into what you’ll be doing? Assuming you weren’t a Rodman just coming in new

[@SmithSurveying]

@Einhander have you been enjoying your new job?

[@HarryAcorns]

You're gonna walk alot, carry stuff and swing your machete 1000 times a day.

[@derickhiers6707]

Crazy that your starting as an iman 😂 they should’ve had you as a Rodman

[@craig5222]

You didn’t think to possibly inquire…and at least get a damn idea as to what you agreed to? Way to go shitbird!

[@friendlyfire782]

Just got back into Survey after 10 years of data analytics. Gotta get outta the office world do something I truly enjoy.

[@connorc9826]

How much do you make as a surveyor?

[@ryankazimir7079]

Started working as a cad designer 2 weeks ago. Its cool as shit to see this side of the business

[@manuelandrade9546]

How did you land a CAD job, I’m have way into my certificate program!!

[@pilot.wav_theory]

thanks for this, im needing to change my major again, this seems right up my alley

[@benjiii3407]

How is it going ?

[@soufianbioughan1117]

Great work

[@scottammons9653]

I hate finding junk iron in the ground, when I do find it, I be sure to put it in another place, not back in the hole, so the next surveyor following behind me does not waste their time digging up the same piece of garbage.

[@giolopez6560]

Thank you

[@edwinkaris9602]

Cool vlog man...good work

[@alizitounahamed9668]

Thank you .great work

[@laverl18]

This was a great video

[@sampletext7127]

Recently got deferred out of computer science and into geomatics. This video definitely made me feel better about where I am possibly heading in life career wise.

[@kylesanders8276]

I got 80% through an aero engineering degree, but struggled a lot. And now I'm getting set up to survey from a civil engineering buddy I went to college with. So, I'm in a similar boat. Hope it works out for you!

[@Hershey411]

I’ve been seeing surveyors at my job lately with their equipment out. I was just curious of what they do. I think my job is about to renovate

[@Jefeast]

Nice lay-out of your day. How long does it take to convert your fieldwork to cad for say a new residential home? Tree locates, topo etc?

[@biinbox]

Awesome video, Thanks!

[@brycereynolds2552]

Hey Man, I loved the video. I actually live in Michigan too. Im 19 and going to Lansing Community College just finishing my general Associates Degree. I was wondering how is work in the winter as well as how did you get started? thanks!

[@striker1211]

I'm watching this a few years later, what was the story with the 6' discrepancy? Great video.

[@dzrtdefense]

How did the north west corner get moved from the original survey?? Seems weird that it would be 6 feet off?

[@PracticeMakePerfectMuslim93]

nice job dude 😊

[@Falconguancha]

Excelent my friend (Y)

[@Nodorius]

hi there i live in different country but we use here stonex gps gnss and arcgis for stuff like that because its much easier but anyway great video thanks!

[@jamespermitoabella759]

Nice video 📹

[@Hooveyx]

i seen the mower, rest in peace to your ribbon

[@RavensEyeOffroad]

to get a job in this field do you have to have both a surveying degree as well as CAD background? Seems interesting.

[@Piccolo_Re]

I’m definitely not visual/spatial enough to do this. It would be a fun job tho.

[@ermekkaparov2652]

Hey. Thank you for the video. I am also a surveyor and topographer. I studied this at a university in another country and have work experience. Now I will try to start working as a surveyor in the USA. Please could you recommend me what should I do to start working and how to find a job? Can I contact you?

[@timd9430]

For this project do you use a coordinate system in it such as NAD83 or State Plane, NAVD88? Or do you just work in a general local coordinate system? I.e. 5000, 5000, 100 etc? Thanks! Did u ever figure out the 6' off point?

[@jacobtodd8256]

In North Carolina where I am we use nad83

[@jovanies9751]

I didnt know this was a job. Cool beans. 👍

[@TheDJF3]

Keep making videos!

[@crush9197]

Man you guys make good money just saw on indeed fuck working at a factory slipping and falling all day ima go back to school and get a certificate and do what you do.

[@bennywilks9367]

I know nothing about surveying other than assumption stuff. So you went to this area because the owner hired you? Do you upload your work to the governing entity of that land? I noticed you did not place a temporary marker 6' from the one that you initially believe may be in an errant location. Is that because you think it may have been placed there for some reason unknown to you? How would this be designated correctly by someone else to remove the ambiguity? Thanks. Interesting stuff. One last thing... what is the bottom line be-all-end-all when dealing with these matters? Say it all looks off, what landmark would you use that you'd be 99.9% sure was correct?

[@masonbarker8175]

What do you recommend for educational options

[@godlyxferris7879]

The only thing I’m worried about going into land surveying is geometry. i’m currently a senior in high school who is about to graduate in less than eight months. I took geometry my freshman year so I forgot most of the material since it’s been almost 3 years. I’ve always liked and have been good at math, was even one of the few kids to take geometry as a freshman. I also love being outside. This job definitely suits me but I’m just a bit worried about the geometry 😣

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

As long as you like math in general and the outdoors you should be good! Geometry and trigonometry is part of it, but it shouldn't be a deal breaker.

[@godlyxferris7879]

@@SectionElevenOutdoors thank you for the reassurance. are there any quick tips/advice you wish you knew going into this profession or just in general?

[@firghteningtruth7173]

@@godlyxferris7879 learn to translate/rotate in the field as soon as you are familiar enough with whatever data collector you have. Then, theoretically, you can use any 2 points to find any points provided you have a drawing. But that'll be a while from your beginning. You will start as a rodman. Getting your tenths (of a foot) measurements and pacing (different pace lengths for every person, due to difference in leg length) will be super helpful. Also, bug spray. ANY grass that hasn't been mowed probably has chiggers in it. Check for ticks whenever you work in a wooded area, or near deer beds. Watch out for ground hornets. They hurt like a mfer. Keep your eyes peeled. I have been struck at by snakes, snuck up on by bulls, met a curious fox...found approximately 1 fafillion scorpions...been rattled at by snakes, fallen into ankle breakers (large divots/holes in the ground under thick grass)...etc. I've even had a guy come out and unload a mag from his AR into the ground just to let me know he didn't like me poking around his property. (He had a smaller parcel sold from a larger tract, so I HAD to...nonetheless, he didn't like it) And if you work in Texas, as I do, ask permission before even hopping a fence. Everyone has a gun, and most think it's legal to shoot you for being on their property. It isn't...but that doesn't matter when you are shot. Also, it is friggin HOT in the summer. And there is no reprieve. Powder your balls up, guys. 🤣

[@cyclicwheel9723]

​@@godlyxferris7879listen to the old heads and learn as much as you can. It's a pretty easy job once you get the hang of it, and if you're working for a party chief (basically your boss but lower then your actual boss) they will do most of the hard math, Cad techs usually do the majority of the math

[@MEDIAKICAU321]

GOOD

[@joegutoskey8411]

A 12 pound sledge works better for pounding in pins.

[@mrrobo3141]

Why do you trim your property lines at the found locations circle designation? Wouldn't that change the line length when you list it?

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

Lines aren't trimmed. The set symbol hides what's beneath so the symbol is more visible on the drawing

[@tonyornelas9374]

What is the difference between a plane surveyor and a geodetic surveyor? Do they work off the same benchmarks? I need to hire a surveyor. I can use some clarification.

[@theethans898]

You’re a surveyor or not. The plane is an imaginary grid. Geodetics are used to calculate the plane

[@jacobtodd8256]

Doing an alta or an asbuilt?

[@secretofmylifes394]

Hai i am Surveyor from Sarawak, Malaysia.

[@toscompany9445]

very well explained all the stuff. Does any PLS want to outsource their drafting work so that you can more focus on your business growth instead of staying busy in the drafting work!!! If anyone wants to share your opinion on this then you can,

[@popeyedanavigator57]

I am working making sure yoll doing it roght

[@bdm3056]

Quick topo

[@tavinc]

Question. why/how can someone have a property deed with all the lines laid out (by a surveyor), and then years later a person next door can survey their land and they changer your property line and act like it is totally legit? further more, why don't said surveyors use to old deed or deeds of the property around to get their lines?

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

Good question, but I’m afraid there’s not enough room in the comment section to give a good answer. There could be hundreds of different scenarios why there is a gap or overlap between two parcels or why 2 surveyors might not agree on a parcel line. 2 things that come to mind would be poorly written legal descriptions that contain ambiguity, and section corner monuments or controlling monuments that have been destroyed over time and re-established in a different location due to lack of recorded evidence. It might be a good topic to make a video on

[@cyclicwheel9723]

Other people's surveying equipment will always give different numbers in relation to where the property corner is, cause instruments can be unlevel by .01 or .001 of a foot.

[@atomicjellyfish2037]

The chunky shawny

[@luke_p17]

It’s night rn and I start tmrw forgot to do my research 😭

[@elijahwilliams9273]

My only issue is why didnt you look into why that pin was set 6' off.. I would have tracked down some previous deeds and descriptions for that discrepancy.

[@irfantech5421]

Agreed I am also chief surveyor in Pakistan

[@HerbaMachina]

He did say he was going to look into it at the end of the video and see if there were any easements etc.

[@vsdfv3]

You did all that with GPS only? My bosses would flip out.

[@gabrielvargas6724]

What would y’all have used?

[@melouellette251]

@@gabrielvargas6724 probably total station robot

[@zeldasol]

Yea there's no way my boss would let us place a pin without a total station

[@isaachall9473]

@@zeldasol your boss needs to get with the times, maybe not 10 years ago, but today GPS can be nearly as accurate as a total station

[@derickhiers6707]

If your using a Trimble r10 or r12 I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to use a gps out in the open

[@junbug2616]

How do you actually read a land survey I been trying to find my pins on my property for 3 weeks now i don't know if I'm measuring wrong or what

[@wandaharper3428]

Usually POB (point of beginning) starts at a road intersection or Land Lot corner. If u have road frontage, the right of way is usually half of the distance from the centerline of the road. This is where your property starts, most often there will be above ground utilities there, ie a power box, power pole, water meters, cable pedestal. I’ve had to scribe an “X” on the metal of a pbox, or drive a rebar in the ground under the water meter lid. So, if the right of way is 50’ , measure 25’ from centerline of road. If I can’t find anything, go to neighbors corner or beyond til I find a property corner. Had to give up on a few jobs cause there was no monumentation to be found. Otherwise have to survey from nearest road intersection. The costs can increase significantly if I have to do this.

[@dzrtdefense]

Where do you find the legal document of the plot line with dimensions?

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

Subdivision plats are recorded at the register of deeds. In Michigan they are available online

[@tilidie5272]

what sort of money does a topo surveyor make in america?

[@lazaroalemandi4746]

Hey! Thanks for this video! I'm from Argentina and I'm istudyng engineering surveyor, i really like how you work! we have the same rules to make the measurement but the way of working is different and i love it! I would like to now if you know where I can look for work in the usa, like web pages or something like that!

[@HarryAcorns]

Whatever town or city you move to, just seek out and go to land surveying companies. They will always talk to a potential party chief. Believe it or not there is a fast turnover rate. It all depends on the amount of construction going on.

[@JulianaSouzatopograph]

Hi Lazaro, I'm a surveyor here in Brazil, did you manage to find the vacancies you were looking for? I also think about working out

[@LuizFernandoAssis123]

​@@JulianaSouzatopograph Oi Juliana. Tudo bem? A senhorita conseguiu alguma informação para atuar nesta área fora do Brasil? Abraços.

[@CaliforniaSurveyor]

Did you say 93 degrees in Michigan?

[@pinehurst5883]

Not a dry heat either

[@paulweatherford5544]

Never set pins with GPS.

[@callumtinant7412]

I didn't realize property pins got layed out with GPS. Must be a solid system

[@giolopez6560]

Not very accurate but it will do for some properties

[@HerbaMachina]

@@giolopez6560 GPS is very accurate for surveying, when done properly it has an uncertainty of +-1mm per 1km www.icsm.gov.au/education/fundamentals-mapping/surveying-mapping/surveying-using-gps-and-conclusion mm precision on km distance length measurements is pretty accurate in my books lol

[@vicelane5229]

well，i think i fly drone too much.almost forget the real fun in this job.

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

Drones are fun, but I could see how it would get boring/repetitive if that is all you do

[@ICU2HI]

Nice job. Bigger hammer would help with that hard ground.

[@travisl5125]

How do I get into this? College for something?

[@santiagoosorio1051]

Where do you study??

[@somerandomasshole4561]

1:18 You cruel bastard

[@globalsurveyor]

Great video - I made a similar video from Australia.

[@kathleenvines9323]

I have a question who responsible for having your land survey recorded...the land owner or surveyor...

[@cbradley1391]

Once a survey is done, a licenced surveyor looks it over to confirm everything is accurate and signs off on it and submits it to the court house to be made an official record.

[@wandaharper3428]

There’s a fee to have it recorded in Georgia, USA. Have to submit digital copy and signed plats. So, the surveyor does it.

[@christophermarchand320]

Poor P-Dop!

[@ronrey4894]

🤣🤣🤣 stupid G3 better off with RTK

[@cbradley1391]

I once had a dog. I named him pdop. He got hit by a car. Poor pdop 😞

[@christophermarchand320]

@@cbradley1391 poor pdod, attempting to reconnect

[@coolmovie2137]

RAH DE OH LINK DOWN

[@777AliAbbas]

We are looking for Land Surveyor, Dallas,TX. If anyone interested let me know.

[@user-vo9ct1ht3e]

I am a land Surveyor with a Certificate of Specialization in Topographical Engineering from morocco

[@popeyedanavigator57]

Im surveying yoll I’m the top 5 osha regulator

[@wadepatton2433]

So much square. None of our property lines look like that at all. I'm in Middle TN-surveying.

[@blakeallen6364]

I think that state uses townships

[@mts7274]

Is it true that most surveyors use inexact measurements for distance because of a method called 'pacing' [relying on footsteps]?

[@HerbaMachina]

Maybe old surveying, but these days it's all GPS and he's just using pacing to get to the approximate location of where the marker should be to find it, and then use GPS to confirm its exact location.

[@Pizzatime42008]

1:18 looks like a Swiss army knife

[@nathanmuir5420]

Would you say that this is a challenging job? I’m looking into taking a trade and I like the idea of working outside in nature. Thanks.

[@Geeperz1]

U set corners w a gps??? Wow

[@StephenNapurano]

We do the same here in Central Texas, but use a bipod to keep the rod plum

[@SmithSurveying]

@Stephen Napurano we do the same thing in New Mexico and Arizona

[@brettbohanon9185]

@@StephenNapurano we always use our total station to stakeout to wherever it’s supposed to be set over here in east tx

[@StephenNapurano]

That'd definitely makes it more accurate... we just do a 5 second shot w gps plum. I guess that's good enough for my boss and our clients 🤷‍♂️ lol

[@ronrey4894]

Shoot 180 , and 5 checks in north texas

[@Marine4life1833]

You think it's hot 🔥 come to south Texas and survey, you have heat, humidity, cactus 🌵 and rattlesnakes

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

None of that sounds fun!

[@solidghost4525]

That’s what I’m looking for baby

[@theethans898]

Why your dc sound Australian??? And why does it look like your pressing esc to take shots at 3:30. Also, I just moved to a section corner state from nc and why have sections if they are never monumented?(ohio)

[@trevmason2352]

10-4 good buddy

[@travisrolbiecki-qi4fm]

Lol

[@huckfinn9225]

Go Wolverines

[@jesselobsinger3325]

Go Trimble er go home

[@metroo4099]

Why am i watching this off work🤦‍♂️ POINT STORED!!!!! RTK INITIALIZE!!!! Also my PC also taught me corners are usually below power lines aka rightaway

[@clintwoycehoski3319]

I would of found em all.....just saying

[@ranjithkirshna3933]

Hi sir I am ranjith I am working land surveyor in Singapore need job help me

[@timd9430]

Call 911 for help.

[@rhettstrawbridge7069]

Being a surveyor is the worst trade you could be. Every single one I’ve met is a joke of human being or just a straight up druggie or alcoholic. 🤮

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[@rhettstrawbridge7069]

@@SectionElevenOutdoors and you know its true thats why you have nothing to say.

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

No, actually I 100% disagree. I just didn't feel like arguing with someone on the internet because it is pointless and a waste of time, yet here I am. Land Surveying is a profession, not a trade. Most professional land surveyors as well as field crews that I know are stand up people, and very intelligent. I don't know what kind of surveyors you have met in the past, but I can assure you they do not represent the majority of the surveying profession.

[@henrycross8776]

There is NO MONEY IN LAND SURVEYING

[@ashleyfocker]

I just tried to have a property survey conducted on my parcel in Michigan. The employee walked around my neighborhood disappearing from 9 am until 3 pm and never stepped foot on my property. He then proceeded to tell me he was going to need two more days because he couldn't locate any monuments. Is this normal for a small .10 acre parcel? The county GIS systems aren't reliable for him to determine? Thanks.

[@SectionElevenOutdoors]

Actually yes I’ve had surveys like that before. The county gis is just a graphical representation of your tax description and doesn’t really help much with a survey on the ground. I’ve worked in subdivision plats that were over a hundred years old and they can be a mess. Surveyors need some kind of physical corner monument to measure from and a lot of them have been destroyed by construction of sidewalks, fences, ect. If none of your corner monuments are still there we have to go all around the block looking for other lot corners and block corners that we can use to retrace the physical location the lot lines. We can’t just arbitrarily place your lot dimensions on your property without making sure we aren’t shorting one of your neighbors.