Survey Technician/Instrument Operator - Entry Level

About the role

Use a variety of land survey instruments to support a field crew in their daily operations to gather data for various surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout. Support the Crew Chief by helping to set up and operate survey equipment, including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels. Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations. Read and interpret various types of maps and plans with guidance from the Crew Chief. Record accurate field notes, measurements, and sketches for land survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief. Load and unload trucks, clean and maintain land survey equipment and supplies. Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Crew Chief by helping to set up and operate survey equipment, including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels
• Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations
• Read and interpret various types of maps and plans with guidance from the Crew Chief
• Record accurate field notes, measurements, and sketches for land survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief
• Load and unload trucks, clean and maintain land survey equipment and supplies
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid, current driver’s license required
• No prior surveying experience is required - just a willingness to learn, work outdoors, and develop technical skills in a hands-on setting
• Strong interest in land surveying, construction, or civil engineering
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed

Qualifications

• Strong interest in land surveying, construction, or civil engineering
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed

Skills

• Willingness to learn, work outdoors, and develop technical skills in a hands-on setting
• Strong interest in land surveying, construction, or civil engineering
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

Professional Development: 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

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate fieldwork needs