Land surveyors and technicians often stand for long periods. They have to walk long distances, and climb hills. They carry heavy packs of instruments and equipment. They face all types of weather when they are outside. Sometimes, they have to travel long distances and stay overnight.
Surveyors also spend time in offices.
While in an office, they have to make plans, read their facts, and prepare reports and maps. Most of the time, surveyors use a computer to do math problems and draw maps. Cartographers spend almost all their time in offices. Most of the jobs are those working for engineers, architects, and surveying firms. Some of the jobs are in Federal, State, and local government agencies.