Field Survey Technician — Grow in Geospatial Tech

SAM; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental/vision

Long-term disability and life coverage

Retirement plans with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Career development and CAD training

Mentorship programs

Discounts and perks program

SAM Named Top Workplace award

Job summary

SAM is seeking a field-ready teammate to support surveying and mapping operations across multiple project sites. You will assist crew chiefs, collect data with GNSS and total stations, and help ensure accurate field notes and computations.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and 0–2 years in surveying. Expect outdoor work in all weather and required travel as needed, with competitive hourly pay and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet MVR standards.
• 0-2 years of relevant surveying experience.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel/stay out of town as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support field crew by gathering data for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Assist in field surveys under Crew Chief supervision; communicate progress.
• Operate land survey equipment like robotic total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Collect geospatial data and perform survey computations.
• Read and interpret maps and plans; maintain neat field notes.

Skills

M ability to operate field equipment

Valid driver's license

0-2 years surveying experience

Outdoor work ability

Reading maps and plans

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Survey equipment (GNSS, total stations)

Survey controllers/software

Job description

SAM is seeking a field-ready teammate to support surveying and mapping operations across multiple project sites. You will assist crew chiefs, collect data with GNSS and total stations, and help ensure accurate field notes and computations.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and 0–2 years in surveying. Expect outdoor work in all weather and required travel as needed, with competitive hourly pay and robust benefits.