Survey Technician/Instrument Operator - Military veterans preferred

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


Survey Technician/Instrument Operator

US-IN-Elkhart

Job ID: 25-7208
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Survey
Elkhart

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

As a member of our land survey field crew, you’ll play a key role in supporting daily survey operations and ensuring accurate data collection for a variety of projects, including boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of land survey instruments to assist the field crew in collecting precise data.
• Support the Crew Chief with setup and operation of equipment such as robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, and levels (automatic and digital).
• Use survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform basic survey computations.
• Read and interpret maps, plans, and drawings under the guidance of the Crew Chief.
• Maintain accurate field notes, measurements, and sketches for survey records.
• Handle equipment logistics, including loading/unloading vehicles and cleaning/maintaining survey instruments and supplies.
• Adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and best practices at all times.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid, current driver’s license required
• Previous industry experience preferred
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed

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