Instrument Operator

About the role

At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment. Your Impact at SAM:

• Professional interaction with client representative and land owners
• Maintain vehicle and field land survey equipment
• Basic land survey plan reading and preparation (i.e., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profile and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing existing and finished contours)
• Ensure the truck is loaded and all land survey supplies necessary for completion of the day’s work are fully stocked

Responsibilities

• Professional interaction with client representative and land owners
• Maintain vehicle and field land survey equipment
• Basic land survey plan reading and preparation (i.e., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profile and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing existing and finished contours)
• Ensure the truck is loaded and all land survey supplies necessary for completion of the day’s work are fully stocked

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certification
• Ability to follow directions from supervisor as well as other members of engineering staff and management team
• Ability to work continually outside in all types of weather conditions and terrain
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs on a consistent basis - daily task includes carrying various types of survey equipment such as tripod, prism, rod; hand and power tools; and large buckets

Qualifications

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Skills

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Ability to follow directions
• Outdoor work ability
• Lifting capacity

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
• Free Vision + Dental plans for employees
• Company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans)
• SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

Pay

Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K

Schedule

Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match

Perks

• Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
• Project Manager Business Academy
• CAD Training Program
• Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
• SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
• Milestone Anniversary Recognition
• SAMBassador mentorship program

Perks and Discounts

• Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
• Company-sponsored events
• Free office snacks

Culture and Awards/Achievements

• SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year
• SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms