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Surveying And Optical Instrument Technician

Employer

Icon Survey

Date Posted

May 15, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Fort McMurray, AB
  • Earnings $36.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 30 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 05, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Icon Survey

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

  • Dusty
  • Noisy
  • Outdoors

Work setting

  • Repair
  • Urban area
  • Rural area
  • Service
  • On-site customer service

Tasks

  • Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
  • Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
  • Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
  • Calibrate products using hand tools
  • Set up equipment
  • Report any malfunctions to supervisor
  • Repair and adjust system components
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
  • Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
  • Perform on-site servicing and repair
  • Perform and document routine maintenance
  • Maintain inventory of equipment
  • Ensure proper functioning of equipment
  • Follow emergency and safety procedures
  • Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
  • Keep record of work performed and location and condition of equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

Performance testing

Field skills experience

Operate survey equipment

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Reliability

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?

Experience

Experience an asset

Other benefits

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Surveying And Optical Instrument Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Other Repairers and Servicers
OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating hand, power and specially designed tools to service products and equipment; may calibrate products using hand tools

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to test and adjust repaired products to ensure that they work properly; and in performing routine maintenance

innovative

Interest in inspecting products to determine repairs required

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Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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